Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you’re craving a comforting homemade treat, these chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are exactly what you need. They’re soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and packed with melty chocolate chips and hearty oats. Perfect as a quick breakfast bite, easy dessert, or cozy snack, this easy recipe is one of those timeless food ideas you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons 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 chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and oats.
- 3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- 6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- 7. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for best results.
- 8. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
- 9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- 10. Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Do not overbake; cookies continue setting after baking.
Chilling dough improves texture and flavor.
Use room temperature butter for best consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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