Perfectly chewy and slightly nutty, oatmeal cookies are a classic treat. They're also delightfully easy to make, even if you're a novice baker. The only catch? Most recipes yield big batches, which can be inconvenient if you live alone or want a quick snack.
Enter this recipe for a single oatmeal cookie. It uses just enough ingredients to make one big cookie—or two smaller ones, if you'd like. It's also easy to customize, whether you prefer oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips, raisins, or a mix of both.
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Plus, you don't need much to make this cookie, so it's great for using up leftover ingredients. Ready to make an oatmeal cookie for one? Check out the step-by-step tutorial, below.
Things You'll Need
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp. brown sugar (light or dark)
1 tsp. milk (any kind)
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. quick-cooking oats
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Tip
Feel free to use raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts instead of chocolate chips.
1. Mix wet ingredients
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Whisk well.
Add the milk and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
Tip
You can use water instead of milk.
2. Add dry ingredients
Add the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the ingredients form a sticky dough.
Tip
For even more flavor, add a pinch of spices such as ground ginger or nutmeg. A pumpkin spice or masala chai spice mix will work well too.
3. Fold in chocolate chips
Add the chocolate chips and fold into the dough; this is easier to do with a spoon or your hands. Next, mold the dough into a ball.
4. Press into disk and bake
Place the dough on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape the dough into a disk, then press a few chocolate chips into the top. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the cookie is slightly golden brown. Let cool slightly and enjoy!
