chocolate oatmeal cookies
These delicious chocolate oatmeal cookies are a perfect blend of chewy oats and rich chocolate chips. They make for a delightful snack or dessert, treating your taste buds to a sweet and wholesome experience.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked; they will firm up as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can substitute half of the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit for a different flavor.
For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend.
To enhance the chocolate flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips. Enjoy your homemade chocolate oatmeal cookies!