Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delicious treat that combines the chewy texture of oats with the sweetness of chocolate chips. Here’s a simple recipe for making them:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the oats and chocolate chips: Gently fold in the oats and chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
- Scoop the dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. For chewier cookies, bake on the shorter end of the time range.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite drink!
