oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. They are perfect for a quick snack or a sweet treat to share with friends and family. With the wholesome goodness of oats, these cookies will be a hit with both adults and children.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper optional
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or a whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a fun variation, you can add nuts or dried fruit to the cookie dough.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Feel free to use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.