Description
Learn how to bake delicious chocolate oatmeal cookies. This recipe is simple and results in chewy, chocolatey treats perfect for any occasion. Enjoy baking these classic chocolate oatmeal cookies.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the chocolate oatmeal cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.
- You can add nuts like walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 50mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg