Description
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are everything I want in a homemade treat. They’re soft in the center, gently crisp at the edges, and packed with hearty oats that give each bite substance and warmth. The brown sugar adds a deep, caramel-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with melty chocolate chips, creating a cookie that feels both comforting and indulgent. This recipe is simple, forgiving, and endlessly reliable, making it ideal for everyday baking or special moments alike. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just yourself, these cookies deliver that familiar homemade flavor that keeps people coming back for one more.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned rolled oats
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- White sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets.
- Mix dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gently combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, let the dough rest briefly before baking. Don’t overbake, as the cookies will continue to set while cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg