Description
These Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the hearty texture of old-fashioned oats with the classic sweetness of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, they deliver a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading for thicker, chewier cookies every time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 heaping cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the egg, softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fluffy and well combined, about 4 minutes.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt (if using) to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until everything is combined, taking care not to overmix which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Portion Dough: Use a large cookie scoop or ¼ cup measuring cup to portion the dough into 11 equal-sized balls for consistent cookie size.
- Chill Dough: Place the dough balls on a tray, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 5 days. This chilling step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Arrange Cookies for Baking: Place the chilled dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. If needed, flatten them slightly with your hand.
- Bake: Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look slightly undercooked, which ensures a soft, chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes after baking to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is key to thick, chewy cookies and helps develop deeper flavor.
- Adjust cinnamon to taste or omit if preferred.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy removal and cleanup.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
