Oatmeal cookies are a family favorite and pure comfort food. Chewy and soft, served with a glass of milk, you’ll have to be careful not to eat the whole batch!

Why this recipe works

Most of the ingredients needed for oatmeal cookies can be found in your pantry and refrigerator. We love oatmeal cookies both warm from the oven and at room temperature. There’s no wrong way to enjoy them.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

How to Make Oatmeal Cookies

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Preheat your oven to 350 F. Line insulated baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
In a large bowl, with a hand mixer cream together butter and maple syrup.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon.
Add chocolate chips and pecans. Mix until they are coated with flour mixture.
Alternating with milk, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Mix until all incorporated. Do not over-mix. Dough will be sticky.
With a medium-size cookie scoop (1 ½ tablespoon of dough), scoop balls onto your cookie sheet.
Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edge of your cookie is golden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use raisins instead?

If you prefer an oatmeal raisin cookie, simply replace the chocolate chips with an equal amount of raisins.

Can I leave out the nuts?

You can certainly omit the nuts in this oatmeal cookie recipe without any other alterations. Alternatively, you can use walnuts instead of pecans.

How do I store these cookies?

These cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. To keep longer, store in the refrigerator for a week. These cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Do you love oatmeal cookies? These chewy gems are full of chocolate chips and nuts, but you can change it up by leaving the additions out or substituting raisins!

More Cookie Recipes

I love to bake and cook and share my kitchen experience with all of you! Remembering to come back each day can be tough, that’s why I offer a convenient newsletter every time a new recipe posts. Simply subscribe and start receiving your free daily recipes!

Why this recipe works

Ingredients you will need

How to Make Oatmeal Cookies

Frequently Asked Questions

More Cookie Recipes

More recipes to try