Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Delightful chocolate oatmeal cookies that combine the wholesome goodness of oats with rich chocolate, offering a chewy texture and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Beaten, added one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Measure correctly for best results.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional) Add if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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Notes
For best results, use softened butter and measure flour correctly to avoid dry cookies. Consider toasting the oats for enhanced flavor.