Ultimate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies made with hearty oats and rich chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Brown sugar adds moisture and flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
- 2 large eggs Bring eggs to room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh for proper rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats Do not use quick oats for best texture.
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips Feel free to mix dark and milk chocolate chips.
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 and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this dry mixture into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the old-fashioned oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can last about 2 weeks in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, place cookies in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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