Description
These Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the perfect balance of chewy oats, sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of cinnamon for a classic, homemade treat. Soft on the inside with golden edges, they are easy to bake and ideal for any cookie lover seeking a timeless dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Main Mix-ins
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. This aerates the mixture, contributing to a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate. Stir in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute leavening and spices.
- Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Oats and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the rolled oats and semisweet chocolate chips until uniformly distributed.
- Scoop the Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop heaping balls of dough and place them spaced 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers look just set, for soft, chewy cookies.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by removing them a minute or two earlier.
- Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or shredded coconut for added flavor and texture variations.
- Dough can be chilled in the refrigerator or frozen for make-ahead convenience and improved flavor development.
