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Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies


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  • Author: Rhonda Anderson
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, these Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect homemade treat. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, they’re ideal for dessert, lunchboxes, or holiday baking.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats – Adds chewiness and hearty texture.
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour – Provides structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda – Helps cookies rise.
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder – Gives extra lift.
  • ½ teaspoon salt – Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) – Adds warm flavor.

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened – Creates rich flavor.
  • ½ cup brown sugar – Adds moisture and caramel notes.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar – Helps create crisp edges.
  • 1 large egg – Binds ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – Enhances flavor.

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
  8. Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if thicker cookies are desired.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Serve warm or store in an airtight container once completely cooled.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for thicker, bakery-style cookies.
  • Remove cookies while the centers are slightly soft for the best chewy texture.
  • Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie per serving
  • Calories: 170 calories