Description
This classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies packed with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and hearty rolled oats. Perfectly balanced with brown and granulated sugar, these cookies are a timeless dessert treat that’s easy to prepare and bake, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the pure vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Stir in Oats and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the rolled oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown while centers remain slightly soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring perfect texture.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let cookies finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor or add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for extra texture and crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
