Secret Ingredient Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Warm cookies blending the comforting flavors of oatmeal and chocolate, perfect for sharing or enjoying alone.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened, not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts Optional
- a pinch cinnamon or a splash of molasses Secret ingredient, choose one.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture. Stir until combined.
- Mix in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and any optional nuts, along with your secret ingredient.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets with some space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To store, keep cookies in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge, or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes or in an air fryer at 300°F for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!