Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Chewy golden cookies with hearty oats and rich chocolate chips, ready in 27 minutes for 24 homemade treats.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Add-Ins
10 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Stir in rolled oats and chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are still slightly soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They stay soft for days instead of turning into rocks like other recipes
- The oats give them a hearty texture that balances the sweetness perfectly
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- Overbaked oatmeal cookies never recover their chewiness so trust the soft centers
- Chilling the dough for thirty minutes prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
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- Weighing ingredients instead of using cups gives you consistent results every time
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through if your oven has hot spots