How to Make Classic Oatmeal Cookies - THE BEST RECIPE EVER!

These are hands-down, the very best oatmeal cookies ever! Just plain, oatmeal cookies! You can add in things if you want, but these are perfect exactly the way they are.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 cups oatmeal
For best results, wrap cookie dough in rolls in sheets of wax paper and refrigerate for a few hours before baking.
Bake ~12 to 13 minutes (or longer, if necessary) in a 350º oven. If you have refrigerated them first, they should start to brown around that time. At that point you can decide how done you want them before you pull them out of the oven. Get a nice glass of milk, a plate of warm cookies, and enjoy!
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[@wendyt5003]

Thank you, the comments speak volumes for these cookies, I can't wait to make them.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope you love them as much as we do!

[@johnnybrown9505]

Your video was so real and honest. It was all about the cookie and you gave me a great tip too. Rolling the dough in wax paper was something I never would have done on my own. So thanks for that.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I have many happy memories watching my grandmama roll up cookie dough in wax paper to put it in her freezer. Even if it was just going in for a few hours to chill, I always knew it would come out so good and she would slice me a little piece to nibble on. 😁

[@N.California]

Made these couple hrs ago, also made them uniform in size before cooking (made them flat and round) and these are, hands down, the best oatmeal raisin cookies I've ever made, and tasted. Chewy but soft, crunchy around the edges and buttery, sweet and savory.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that! Yes, we LOVE these oatmeal cookies. They are just a good, classic, oatmeal cookie recipe!

[@theathenachannel88]

This IS the oatmeal cookie you're looking for! And the adorable KZbinr too!!! You had me at i always taste the cookie dough!!!♥

[@SandraHutchison-f2p]

Thank you! Can't wait to try these!!!

[@bluebird6499]

WOW! Thanks. Nothing like a southern recipe!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@user-gc6qd3ss3v]

Oh yes ! I remember very much that cookies all way back to 1960's still yummy after all those years ! WOW pretty popular recipe !!!!😁😁👍👍👍

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

It's the best oatmeal cookie recipe as far as I'm concerned! 😃 Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!

[@cheriebirch3332]

That is exactly the way I like oatmeal cookies... no raisins only oatmeal! I gotta try this recipe!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I think you’ll love it! We sure do! 😋

[@skaycgoldenridge]

cheriebirch3332: I agree. Only oatmeal :)

[@louonUT]

Yes these are so good , thank you..

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!

[@Carol-ud3jc]

Just made these and they are delicious!!! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!

[@eydahernandez3689]

I loved the way you show how to do your recipe! It’s awesome! Thank you

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@JoanneBennett1080]

Thanks for sharing and putting your ingredients

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Of course! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment!

[@danielshumpert4462]

I added applesauce and a bit of cinnamon to them, they were the best I've had.

[@peach3611]

Looks like a plain good oatmeal cookie recipe. Thanks for sharing 😄 will be trying this.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

That's what I'm all about! Getting back to the basics. A plain, good old-fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe - none of the fancy add-ins, no unnecessary spices, just straight-up oatmeal cookie goodness! 😋

[@katietoole8345]

Making these for my work cookie exchange tomorrow. This is literally the best tasting oatmeal cookie I've ever had. I'm still trying to get them a little thinner and crispier, but for taste, these can't be beat.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thin and crisp is definitely best for these! 😋 I’m glad you enjoy the recipe!

[@angelaanderson3645]

Just wanted to leave a friendly comment Happy holidays ! I made these cookies a few years back and they absolutely are delicious! excited to make more for everyone for the holidays!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Happy Holidays to you, too! These are great cookies! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!

[@virginiamilligan3161]

Made the oatmeal cookies an hour ago, they are so good, happy I found your videos

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

[@ceriacho8560]

I found your channel when it popped up on my screen. I was looking for cookie recipes, and I found just what my taste buds were looking for. Your voice was what kept me listening, for some reason I thought it was soothing. But I will try the oatmeal cookies and take some to work for coffee and tea breaks. Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh, what a kind thing to say! I hope you enjoy this oatmeal cookie recipe! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@artisticthoughtsbyelena]

I have been searching for a different oatmeal recipe, and yours did not let me down. I followed it completely, but realized, I usually add a Tablespoon of cinnamon, and added it as well. I guess out of habit. I don't know what it is, but they are perfect. Not so chewy, more crispy. I loved them. Thank you so much. Next time, I will try without the cinnamon, if I can control myself. Lol. Thanks again.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for watching and for taking time to let me know how your cookies turned out!

[@Don-sx5xv]

Well after reviewing about 100 oatmeal cookie recipes I am moving Old Time Knowledge to the top of my stack of cookie recipes. Nice simple ingredients, I have to believe you when you said " these are the best" Lots of excitement behind that endorsement...Thank-You...time to pop in on your other vids.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

We LOVE these oatmeal cookies. They really are the best for our family! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@catalina..8356]

Just made these so yummy!! The only thing I changed is that I added cinnamon and 1 cup oat flour for more of an oat cookie than a sugar cookie.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Those sound like smart substitutions! Oatmeal Cookies are so good!

[@parikazemi2362]

Thank you . I followed your recipe. My husband is diabetic and I was looking for a healthy diet recipe. Well, I used stevia instead of sugar and just oatmeal flour and oatmeal. It didn’t expand but turned ok.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I've had a couple of other folks comment that they have used sugar alternatives in this. I think one person mentioned monkfruit and another person mentioned something called swerve? In any case, it's always good when you can find healthier alternatives to beloved foods that might otherwise be out of the question when someone is dealing with a health condition.

[@r.msphonics7201]

Looks good and i like the texture and the softness!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

These are wonderful and they have a great texture. If someone likes them crispier they can just refrigerate the dough and then bake them until they're crisp. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Ludwinx]

Absolute master class recipe, I've made many oatmeal cookies and these are definitely in my top 3. I put a tablespoon of peanut-butter in the mix before I added the water, this did affect the cook time and color but they were really great.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so glad you enjoy these! Adding some peanut butter sounds like a great idea!

[@conniebarber4582]

Oh my goodness!! I am so glad I found your site!! I have been looking for an old fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe for a l-o-n-g time. This is exactly what I wanted!! Thank you thank you, thank you so much!! I'm gonna make some tonight. May God bless you and your channel!!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

These are just the best oatmeal cookies! I’m not kidding. This is the classic recipe that used to be on the inside of the lid of Quaker Oats years ago before they started putting oatmeal raisin cookies recipe on the lid. I hope if you make these you are going to love them as much as we do! God bless you, Connie!

[@rebelhippy2166]

Definitely going to make these .

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

[@geraldinechua2242]

My family loves your cookie recipe!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to let me know that this recipe is a success in your family! 🙏

[@parikazemi2362]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you 🎉❤

[@iriegirl5517]

Thanks for the recipe

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@mariazapata5064]

Wow!😲😳 that looks heavenly!😍😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

They definitely are! 😃 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Christopher-115]

Great recipe 10/10

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙏

[@wailenglai6619]

Thank you ❤ for sharing…. I love the old times

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

So do I! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@tinatinteen5271]

Best recipe ever! I use it because I got too much oatmeal and wanted to find a recipe which incorporates a lot of the grain. Also, because I use old-fashioned oats from Costco, I poured buttermilk instead of water over the oats and let is soak for 15-30min.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I’ve never heard of that before, pouring buttermilk over oats for oatmeal cookies or pouring water over oats. I do soak oats overnight if I’m making oatmeal in the morning though. I try to soak them the night before with a little bit of whey. I’m glad you enjoy this recipe! 😃

[@tinatinteen5271]

@@OldTimeKnowledge also, forgot to mention other additions: prebaked crushed walnuts, raisins, cinnamon,vanilla sugar

[@susanbritton-giza5054]

Thank you Making now ! Yum ❤

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope you love them as much as we do!

[@TexasRose50]

Thank you! I just looked through a ton of cookbooks but couldn’t find just a simple oatmeal cookie recipe. I guess it doesn’t t matter if you use regular or 1 minute oats? Can’t wait to try these.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You can use regular or 1 minute quick oats. I just typically prefer the regular because I like the texture. Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

[@Carmen-dd4lb]

Thank You

[@kimyoung3484]

Thank you so much ❤❤🥰🥰🌹🌹

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you!

[@dawnallison3070]

I never thought of adding water to cookie dough. What does it do? Is it just make it softer? I’m more pliable?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I think the recipe just needs a little bit of liquid, otherwise it's too dry and things won't hold together. This is a wonderful recipe though!

[@Diana-yx8dh]

I agree. Simple traditional is best. None of those new modified versions.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I agree!

[@lindaeubanks-mccormick2090]

awesome ty

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You are most welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@wingrider1979]

These oatmeal cookies look good and simple to make. I like my cookies crispy, how many more minutes should they be baked?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I think the trick you’re going to be looking for is make sure you have chilled the dough first and then when you bake them just bake them until they’re starting to brown and they seem done and then take them out and immediately put them on a rack to cool. Don’t leave them on the pan you baked them on. The air circulation around the cookies on a cooling rack will contribute to making them crispy. I hope you enjoy these!

[@BestyetJourney]

They do look good🤗🌍

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you! I hope you’ll try these and I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

[@kbchef9205]

Nice recipe❤️🍪

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@sarahcovell1169]

I made these from your instructions and you are right, they are perfect. home run with husband and kids. thank you!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so glad y'all are enjoying the recipe! I just made some pumpkin oatmeal cookies for the first time today, but these are way better. I was curious so I had to try them, and they're ok, but these Classic Oatmeal Cookies are just hard to beat!

[@michellerob80]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! :)

[@papercuts777]

Nice and easy. No cinnamon?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Haha no, straight up delicious cinnamon cookies don’t need cinnamon. But I’m sure it’s good to add! I would just call those oatmeal cinnamon cookies. Just like if pecans were added, I’d call them oatmeal pecan cookies. 😁

[@danman9017]

look really good .did you used 1 minute oat or old fashion ?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I use old fashioned oats for these, but I like the texture. I would say go for whichever you like best. :)

[@kamleehendricks3988]

Trying this recipe later, with 2 cups oats and 1 cup coconut flakes

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh my goodness! That sounds amazing! 😍 I hope you’ll report back and let me know how they turn out!

[@kamleehendricks3988]

@@OldTimeKnowledge I will 👍

[@raerae6993]

I have been craving oatmeal cookies for a while now. I came across your recipe today and decided to make them. The recipe was so easy to follow and they are delicious. Saving this video to my liked videos!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@dragons8822]

I can't have sugar so could these be made with honey ? Not just these but all your things that use sugar ?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I've never done this so I have no personal experience, but I looked this up on Google and this link says, "Up to one cup, honey can be substituted for sugar in equal amounts. For example, you can substitute 1/2 cup of honey for 1/2 cup of sugar called for in a recipe. Over one cup, use about 2/3 - 3/4 cup of honey for every cup of sugar. This is because honey is actually sweeter than sugar.; Honey is a liquid, so you'll need to reduce the liquid in the recipe a little. Do this at a rate of 1/4 cup less liquid for every cup of honey used in the recipe.; Honey is also a little acidic. To counter-act this, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of honey used.; Honey causes baked goods to brown more quickly, so reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees F and watch carefully as the time gets close." If you try it out, please let me know how it goes. peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com/chef-demo-recipes/sugar-to-honey-recipe-conversion-rules

[@hughgaynor-aldrich6735]

Finally a nutless oat meal cookie

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Ain't it the truth! I love just plain old oatmeal cookies! Who said we have to put nuts in them? Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@areviryyr]

Looks so yummy oatmeal 🍪 are my favorite can I make them gluten free ?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'll be honest that I know next to nothing about gluten free baking products, but if there are gluten-free flour substitutes that you use for other cookies or cakes, I don't see why they wouldn't also work for this recipe. Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@areviryyr]

@@OldTimeKnowledge Thank you I will it. 😊

[@elizabethalvarado9554]

Hi! I came across to your oatmeal cookies I jus might make this one next time I bake they do look delicious and easy to prepare I do have a queued ton for you or anyone out there who knows the answer why won’t you recommend us to use only brown sugar? Thanks an advance and have save and healthy day 🤗💕

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You probably can make these with just brown sugar, but it will change the flavor. Brown sugar is sugar that still has the molasses in it so it has a slightly stronger flavor. If you try making these with just brown sugar instead of a mix of white and brown, I hope you'll let me know how they turn out!

[@elizabethalvarado9554]

@@OldTimeKnowledge ok tell me something w hope you know the answer if this I do not consume white sugar at all you think I can replace it with monk fruit sugar?

[@KGNAHDEE-a.k.a.PeanutsnCorn]

I LIKE TO MELT SOME 'DATES' AND PUT THIS IN THE MIDDLE SINCE MY LOCAL STORE DOESN'T MAKE OATMEAL DATE TURNOVERS. MY LIPS ARE WATERING JUST THINKING ABOUT IT, WOAH. LOVE FROM BKEJWANONG, IN SOUTHWESTERN CANADA

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

That sounds amazing! I am going to have to try that! Thanks for the idea!!! 😋

[@dickrohn]

No link for a printed recipe? :( Easy to do! :)

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I’ll sometimes post the recipes to my blog if I don’t get too busy, but I always put the recipe in the video description. You can always copy it from the video description and paste it into your favorite notepad or Word and print it out that way.

[@Notmyhome-y7y]

Would it be possible to use sugar substitutes in this recipe? We don’t use sugar, any longer.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I've heard a lot of people use sugar substitutes for sweets, but I've never tried it so I can't say how things will turn out.

[@ernieruss9015]

Can I use margarine instead of butter

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Sure you can!

[@deangrande7207]

I have made this Oatmeal cookie 5 times now , and each time it came out flat and wide , all not nice . What do you think I did wrong . Thanks Dean

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

These aren’t supposed to be thick, fluffy cookies. They are supposed to be cookies that spread out and get more crispy, or if you take them out early they might be a little chewy. It is possible that your baking soda is past its usefulness in giving any lift to the cookies.

[@deangrande7207]

These were disappointing flat and crumbly

[@CC..Jeremiah9_24]

Make some marshmallow fluff and make oatmeal sandwich cookies. 😃

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Mmm 😋 that sounds like a fun idea!

[@jasmynwashington124]

Is it old fashioned oats or quick oats?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I use old fashioned oats. My mom always uses quick oats. You can use either. I use the old fashioned because I just like that texture better.

[@le-netteleveston6835]

Cookies looks good, I just needed to lower the sugar.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm cutting back, too! I need to lose some weight and I want cookies so bad, but I just am waiting until the holidays when I know I can make sure family eats most of them and I don't wind up with a bunch sitting around the house! 😂😭

[@janiii666]

The roll u pointed out, that was smaller from the beginning I noticed it as you were rolling the other ones

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Very observant!

[@angelatoh7882]

Can i omit the white sugar?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Do you mean just leave it out altogether or do you mean replace it with brown sugar? I wouldn’t recommend leaving it out all together. You could replace it with brown sugar but it’s definitely going to change the taste and texture significantly.

[@angelatoh7882]

Okay, thanks for the information ❤

[@mjperfume7907]

Where to find this recipe

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

The recipes are in the video descriptions. 😊

[@elizabethganam970]

Can I use oil to replace butter

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Hmm…. 🤔 I’ve heard of some people using coconut oil in place of butter for making cookies. If it’s all you have, or if you’re vegan or dairy free, you can certainly try it, but I don’t know if the cookies will turn out the same. If you try it, I hope you’ll come back and comment and let me know how it goes.

[@saddamlucdahlia7842]

Found this I’ll let you know

[@CC..Jeremiah9_24]

Thank you! Why raisins anyway?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I’ve often wondered the same thing myself! Raisins are fine, but who cares about them in a perfectly good oatmeal cookie? Certainly not me! 😄

[@maryfeasley7775]

More baking less talking but great easy recipe

[@deenagotti1354]

Is it unsalted butter or salted?

[@zenkepler]

You can use either. If you use salted butter, then you can omit the step where you add 1/2 tsp salt.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Deena Gotti - I've *_never_* omitted the salt. I use salted butter and I add salt. It's delicious!

[@saddamlucdahlia7842]

What can we use to substitute the butter?

[@tiffanypo7098]

I am very much a enthusiast as far as cooking and baking is concerned and your recipe is one of the few that seemed to make REAL oatmeal cookies instead of all this new trend diet or 3 ingredient stuff

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I am all about some classic cookie recipes. 😁Forget all the newfangled stuff, all the revised, simplistic versions of things. Sometimes you just want things made in a traditional way! 😃

[@dragons8822]

The 3 ingredient items are Never just 3 or 5 ingredients, they use that as a come on.

[@accursedhope]

Mines literally melted and didnt bake idk what i did wrong t

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Well, it could be a couple of things one, did you use butter or margarine or did you use a low-fat version? As far as it not baking, I don’t know what to tell you about that. That doesn’t sound right at all. 🤔 Even if you hadn’t chilled the dough before baking, they still would have baked, but they would have just spread out a whole whole lot.

[@brandyvelazquez2829]

Not sure why they came out flat?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Mine usually come out fairly flat but that’s because I like them to bake until they’re pretty flat because I want crispy cookies. 😁 If you bake them less time at a slightly higher temp then they might retain some thickness.

[@billyburi-baps]

A monument to sugar.......

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I mean. Without sugar, what even are cookies? They're basically bland crackers. 😁

[@kudabear4898]

I noticed you did not put cinnamon in your cookie dough....I've never seen an oatmeal cookie recipe that didn't call for cinnamon.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

It calls for it. I don’t use it because I don’t like it in my oatmeal cookies. You can certainly add it if you want to, just as you can add in nuts if you want. 🙂

[@glorious1509]

Why so much sugar? Too much calories. Fruits are better. Looking forward to seeing a healthy version.

[@napili5470]

Yeah no raisens.