Chewy, golden oatmeal cookies warm with fresh nutmeg and hearty old-fashioned oats.
8 steps, about 35 minutes start to finish.
Preheat oven to 350°F
Cream butter with brown and white sugar
Add egg and vanilla
Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Fold in oats
Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet
Bake about 20 minutes until golden
“Cream the butter and sugars until the mixture actually lightens in color and looks fluffy. That step beats in air for a cookie that bakes up tender rather than dense and greasy.”