1-Preheat your oven: preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to keep things tidy. This setup ensures your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.

2-Whisk together the dry mix: in a medium bowl, whisk together the dry mix: 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. This blend gives the cookies their hearty base and warm spice. On the other side, grab your mixer and beat 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup spiced cookie spread, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup light brown sugar until it’s all creamy and dreamy.

3-Add wet ingredients: Keep going by adding 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the wet mix, beating until smooth. Then, slowly incorporate the dry ingredients on low speed until just combined don’t overmix! Chill the dough for 30 minutes to boost texture, as this step helps prevent spreading and makes for chewier results. Shape the dough into rounded tablespoons, place them 2 inches apart on your baking sheet, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and firm around the edges.

4-Let the cookies cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a rack.