Easy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Add Preferred SourceThere’s a reason why oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular types of cookies around – they’re delicious! These cookies are soft and chewy, with a great balance of flavors and textures. Plus, they’re easy to make, and everyone loves them, so let’s get baking!
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Why you’ll love these tasty cookies
- Homemade cookies are SO much better than store-bought!
- If you’re budget-conscious, then batch cooking will save you money.
- Soft and chewy, they’ll become a firm family favorite, and you’ll become a cookie legend!
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.
When we made our double chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate chip cookies, we just knew that we needed chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies to join the ever-growing collection of cookie recipes!
What ingredients will I need?
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph.
How to make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with step by step instructions
Making our oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.
A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda and set aside.
Now, using either a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a handheld electric mixer, cream unsalted butter with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until light and fluffy.
Next, gradually add the flour mixture and mix until fully combined,
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Then, stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips and place the cookie dough in the fridge, and chill for a minimum of one hour
Now, using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough into balls and place them on a prepared baking sheet, approximately 2 inches apart.
Then, flatten them with the palm of your hand.
Place the oatmeal cookie dough balls in the oven and bake for approximately 9 – 10 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
Remove them from the oven, leave them to cool for a few minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1½ cup rolled oats
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda, then set aside1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking soda
- Using either a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer on medium speed, cream butter with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, then vanilla extract, egg, and salt, until light and fluffy. Then gradually add the flour mixture until it has virtually combined½ cup unsalted butter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ⅔ cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 egg
- Now, stir in the chocolate chips and oats until fully combined1 cup chocolate chips, 1½ cup rolled oats
- Preheat your oven to 375°F/190°C
- Using a small scoop of approximately 1½ tablespoons, scoop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, placing them approx. 2 inches apart. Then, using the palm of your hand, flatten them
- Bake for approx. 9 -10 minutes until the cookies are golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and leave for a few minutes to cool and then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy your cookies!
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Immediate eBook download. No physical book available.
Includes ad-free recipes like:
∙ Lemon Pound Cake
∙ Key Lime Bars
∙ Boston Cream Pie
∙ No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna
∙ Raspberry Cheesecake
...and much more!
Try them with ice cream
Imagine warm cookies topped with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
You’ve got to give it a go; they are SO good!
What are the best chocolate chips?
There are a lot of different chocolate chips on the market these days.
So, what makes one brand the best?
Some people might say that the best chocolate chips are the ones that melt the least when baked.
Others might say that they prefer a chip with a strong chocolate flavor.
In general, we think the best chocolate chips are those that have a good balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor.
They should also melt evenly as you bake, so you don’t end up with pockets of solid chocolate in your cookies.
There are a lot of different brands of chocolate chips on the market, but our personal favorite is Ghirardelli.
Their chips have a great flavor, and they melt evenly in baked goods.
Do I need to chill the cookie dough?
Yes, you do.
You’ll need to chill them for one hour before baking.
The reason you chill the cookie dough is so the fat content solidifies.
This in turn means that the cookies won’t spread as much.
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies aren’t designed to be giant cookies, so please do chill them.
What equipment do I need to make cookies?
Apart from the staple kitchen equipment of a mixing bowl and a baking sheet, you’ll need the following.
A stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer.
Yes, it’s possible to still make them without either, but it just makes life a lot easier if you use them.
You’ll need parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to stop your cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
We prefer to use silicone baking mats as you can wash them and use them repeatedly.
How do I store leftover oatmeal chocolate chip cookies?
Oatmeal cookies can become stale if they are not stored correctly, so it is important to know how to store them properly.
One way to store cookies is to put them in an airtight container. This will keep them fresh for up to 4 days.
Another way to store cookies is to freeze them.
Freezing will keep them fresh for up to 3 months.
If you freeze your cookies, make sure you wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or foil so that they don’t get freezer burn.
If you are cooking frozen dough, then add an additional 5 minutes (give or take) to the cooking time.
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Out of old-fashioned oats?
At a pinch, you could use one-minute oats instead. - Line your baking sheets
Cookies can stick if you don’t use prepared baking sheets, line with parchment paper or silicone baking mats - Add extra
Why not add a few chocolate chips to your cookie dough before putting it in the oven? - Nuts; Love nuts?
Why not add some chopped nuts to your cookies? - Size doesn’t matter
You can use giant chocolate chips, regular size, or even mini chocolate chips in your cookies. - Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
More easy cookie recipes for you to try
If you love our cookies, then you should check out our other cookie recipes!
- Double chocolate chip cookies
- Peanut butter cookies
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Christmas tree sugar cookies
- Christmas sugar cookies
And try these delicious sweet treats.
We hope you enjoy making and eating our oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and would love to hear how you got on with making them.
Please leave a comment below, and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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