Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

 Oatmeal cookies are one of those things that when I think about making them, I always think "boring", and end up not making them. I forget how much I actually love them. I LOVE a good thin, chewy oatmeal cookie with nothing added in - no chips, and definitely no raisins. This recipe makes the perfect chewy oatmeal cookie. Do be aware that they spread a lot when cooking, so don't put more than 8 on a large baking sheet. 

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sugar (400 g)
2 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour (240 g)
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups quick cook oats (178 g)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. Using a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in the eggs one at a time.
4. Add in the honey and vanilla and mix in until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
6. Add the dry ingredients in to the wet ingredients in batches on slow speed until combined.
7. Mix in the oats until combined.
8. Using a 2 T cookie scoop, scoop dough onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure they are spread apart as they really spread when cooking. I put 8 on a large baking sheet. If you want smaller cookies, use a small (1 T) cookie scoop.
9. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes.
10. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Makes about 3 dozen large cookies.