Description
Marry Me Cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistible oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that combine a blend of warm spices, rich chocolate chips, and optional nuts and coconut. Perfect for gifting, special occasions, or simply indulging in a comforting homemade treat.
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
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and if using, the nuts and shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
Notes
- These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor—perfect for gifting or special occasions.
- Substitute chocolate chips with white chocolate or dried fruit for variety.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts.
