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To achieve the perfect texture for your Cozy Back To School Cookies, start by creaming the butter and sugars together. This crucial step is about incorporating air into the mixture, which results in a light and fluffy dough. Use room temperature butter, as it blends more easily with the sugars.

Cozy Back To School Cookies

Welcome the new school year with a batch of Cozy Back To School Cookies! This delightful recipe combines wholesome ingredients like oats, chocolate, and nuts, creating a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for after-school treats or lunchbox surprises. Baking together as a family fosters bonding and creates cherished memories. With a warm aroma wafting through the kitchen, these cookies make every moment special as you kick off the school year in style.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup oats (old-fashioned)

1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

      Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

        Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).

          Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

            Fold in Extras: Gently fold in the oats, chocolate chips, walnuts (if using), and raisins or dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

              Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

                Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers look slightly soft. (They will continue to firm up as they cool.)

                  Cool Down: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

                    Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these cozy cookies with a glass of milk or as a sweet treat for back-to-school!

                      Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 30 minutes | Makes about 24 cookies.