Description
These Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweetness of chocolate chips. They are chewy, flavorful, and perfect for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cookie Dough:
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in oats and chocolate: Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help the cookies hold their shape better.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them set on the sheet.
- Swap chocolate chips for chunks for an extra gooey bite.
