Gooey Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Gooey Butter Oatmeal Cookies are soft, moist, and irresistibly rich cookies featuring the wholesome texture of oats combined with the luscious creaminess of butter and cream cheese. These cookies offer a delightful balance of gooey interior with a slightly crisp edge, perfect for a comforting treat or casual dessert.
- Author: Yana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 medium cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing well to incorporate. Then fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed, forming a sticky cookie dough.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart to allow for spread as they bake.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set with soft centers and lightly golden edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the gooey, buttery texture once cooled slightly.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on the baking sheet.
- You can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Gooey Butter Oatmeal Cookies, Soft Oatmeal Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies, Easy Dessert, Homemade Cookies