Description
These chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect combination of oats and rich chocolate chips, creating a treat that’s both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and sugars: In a bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy.
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Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
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Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
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Fold in oats and chocolate chips: Fold in the oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
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Shape cookies and bake: Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are golden around the edges.
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Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying chewy, chocolatey oatmeal cookies.
Notes
- Optional Cinnamon: Adding cinnamon is optional but enhances the flavor of the oats and chocolate.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Baking Tip: For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg