Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These super rich and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and old fashioned oats. They’re soft and chewy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. These truly are the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Serve with a cold glass of milk, and enjoy!

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The BEST Oatmeal Cookies!

The thought of adding chocolate chips to my oatmeal cookies never crossed my mind until someone requested them as a dessert for Christmas. To me, oatmeal cookies should have walnuts, raisins, etc.. but chocolate chips? Never!

However, I obliged. I took my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe and threw in some chocolate chips. I was amazed by the results. The addition of the chocolate chips produced a chewy oatmeal cookie loaded with gooey melted chocolate chips. They must have known something I didn’t.

I can now say that these are one of the best oatmeal cookies I have ever had. Here’s why you’ll feel the same way:

• They’re soft, chewy, and slightly under baked. The oats give them a nutty, chewy texture that works well with the chocolate.
• This recipe makes a total of about 18-24 cookies depending on how large or small you make them. Perfect for bringing to a party or for freezing any extras!

This oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe will take less than 20 minutes start to finish, including baking time! Perfect for when you need a quick fix for that sweet tooth.

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Ingredients for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Brown Sugar: I use brown sugar in this recipe instead of white table sugar. I prefer the taste of brown sugar in a cookie not to mention the extra chewiness and moisture it gives the cookies.
• Oats: Old fashioned oats are used in this recipe. They provide a chewier texture and are perfect for oatmeal cookies! If you don’t have old fashioned oats on hand you could always use quick cooking oats.
• Vanilla + Cinnamon: I added some pure vanilla extract and cinnamon to the batter for some extra flavor. Add some raisins of nuts if you like them in your oatmeal cookies.
• All purpose flour: Adding flour and oats make these cookies perfectly crisp and chewy. Make these cookie gluten free by substituting gluten free flour.
• Egg: Add moisture and structure to the cookies.
• Chocolate Chips: Are a must in this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite type. Dark chocolate or chocolate chunks would be amazing!

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How To Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Cream butter and sugar: In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment add butter and light brown sugar and cream until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

• Add in egg and vanilla: And mix until combined, another 1-2 minutes.

• Combine dry ingredients: Add flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda to a medium bowl and mix. Add the dry ingredient to the mixer in two parts.

• Fold in oats and chocolate chips: By hand using a spatula just until combined

• Portion / Bake Cookies: Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon of batter for each cookie and place cookies on a prepared baking sheet. (You should get about 18-24 cookies depending on how large or small you make the cookies)

• Place in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes until the edges are firm. The center may still look under baked but that is ok. It makes them extra soft and chewy.

Cool: Remove from the oven and let set for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Can you freeze these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Yes! These cookies freeze really well! You can freeze baked cookies in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. You can even roll these out and freeze unbaked cookies to pull out of the freezer when a craving strikes. To bake from frozen simply take the frozen cookies out of the freezer and let them defrost a bit while the oven comes up to temperature.

Kelley’s Tips for perfect cookies every time!

• Make sure to use room-temperature eggs and butter. This ensures a lump-free cookie dough where everything is evenly incorporated.
• Chill your dough for an even thicker cookie! 30 minutes will allow the cookies to develop more flavor and spread less in the oven.
• Measure flour correctly. I can’t emphasize how important this is! Measuring flour correctly ensures the cookie won’t be tough, dry or cakey. Too much flour can ruin a cookie recipe. To properly measure flour scoop flour with a spoon and pour into measuring cup. When it is full use a butter knife to scrape off any excess. That’s it! Learn more about measuring flour here!
• Under bake your cookie: Don’t be afraid to take your cookie out 1-2 minutes before the allotted cooking time. I take my cookies out of the oven when the edges of the cookies look set. They will continue to cook while they are cooling on the baking sheet.
• Use your preferred chocolate chips! I like semisweet, but dark, milk chocolate, white, or peanut butter chips would work well, too.
• Missing raisins in these oatmeal cookies? Add some! Raisins or even dried cranberries would be great additions.
• I love adding chopped up walnuts or pecans to the batter. Bonus points if you toast your nuts before adding them in!

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Serving Suggestions

• Turn these into chocolate chip oatmeal whoopie pies by sandwiching some marshmallow fluff or buttercream icing in between two cookies.
• Or serve them as ice cream cookie sandwiches!
• Serve these easy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies alongside a pumpkin spice latte or a tall glass of milk!

More Cookie Recipes To Try

• Ultra Thick & Chewy Ginger Sugar Cookies
• Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Brookies
• Brownie Cookies
• Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
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