Description
Chewy and soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookies packed with gooey chocolate chips and hearty oats. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe delivers the ultimate comfort treat. Customize with nuts, dried fruits, or vegan alternatives for a versatile and crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and slightly underbake.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Optional add-ins: shredded coconut or dried fruits like raisins or cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
