Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the wholesome goodness of oats with the irresistible sweetness of chocolate, offering a satisfying chewiness.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/8 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg At room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the oats and chocolate chips gently.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Baking
- Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for about 13 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a delicious twist, serve warm with milk or make ice cream sandwiches with vanilla ice cream. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.