Oatmeal Ginger Cookies

This mouthwatering recipe sticks to the basics — old-fashioned oats, butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract — but then adds a cup of crystallized ginger to the mix, resulting in one superbly revamped classic.

Total Time: 0:50

Prep: 0:10

Level:
Moderate

Serves:
64

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Ingredients

2 stick unsalted butter

.67 c. packed light-brown sugar

.67 c. granulated sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 large eggs

¾ tsp. baking soda

¾ tsp. Salt

2⅓ c. all-purpose flour

2.67 c. old-fashioned oats

1 c. chopped crystallized (candied) ginger slices

½ c. packed light-brown sugar

1 stick butter

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F. Have baking sheet(s) ready.

Beat butter, sugars and vanilla in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes until fluffy. Beat in eggs, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add flour and beat on low speed until blended. Stir in old-fashioned oats, chopped crystallized (candied) ginger slices, packed light-brown sugar, and butter, melted.