Description
Deliciously chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for cozy nights in or sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add it to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the old-fashioned oats, chocolate chips, and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just golden brown, and the centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Refrigerate cookie dough for up to 3 days before baking for deeper flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg