Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of chewy oats, rich chocolate chips, and buttery goodness with these Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are easy to make and even easier to devour, making them a must-have for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in oats and chocolate chips.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop dough into heaping tablespoon-sized balls, placing them 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, underbake slightly.
- Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or shredded coconut for variation.
- Dough can be chilled or frozen for make-ahead baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
