Soft Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• nonstick cooking spray with flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons white sugar , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined.

3. 3

   Beat butter, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, at least 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

5. 5

   Gradually mix in dry ingredients until well combined. Add oats and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Cover the bowl and chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

6. 6

   When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray two cookie sheets with floured cooking spray. Place water in a small bowl and 2 tablespoons sugar in another small bowl. Roll chilled dough into walnut-sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Dip a large fork in water, then in sugar, and use to flatten each cookie, rewetting and resugaring as necessary.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown around the edges and centers are nearly set, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.

8. 8

   Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.