Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies that strike the perfect balance between chewy and crispy with a delightful chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is not straight from the fridge.
- ¾ cup brown sugar Packed.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar Regular white sugar.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix-ins
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats Do not use quick oats.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with chocolate chunks.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until just mixed.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract briefly, do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in the oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
Baking
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Can freeze individual cookies or dough scoops for later baking. Use old-fashioned oats for a chewy texture.