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Honey Sweetened Oatmeal Cookies - Soft, Chewy, and Comforting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) coconut oil or more butter, softened (for extra moisture)
  • 1/2 cup (170 g) honey (mild or wildflower)
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) light brown sugar or coconut sugar (optional but helps texture and browning)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 2 cups (200 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup (120 g) mix-ins: raisins, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut

Method
 

  1. Prep the basics: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment. Set butter, coconut oil, and egg out to warm slightly if cold.
  2. Cream fats and sweeteners: In a large bowl, beat butter and coconut oil until smooth. Add honey and brown sugar, then beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined. Scrape the bowl so everything is even.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Combine: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir just until you no longer see streaks of flour.
  6. Fold in oats and mix-ins: Stir in the rolled oats and your chosen add-ins until evenly distributed. The dough will be sticky.
  7. Chill briefly: Refrigerate the dough for 20–30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading and gives thicker, chewier cookies.
  8. Portion: Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough per cookie (a medium cookie scoop works well). Space 2 inches apart on the sheets.
  9. Bake: Bake 9–12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  10. Cool: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool.