Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Melanie www.melandboyskitchen.com

Description

With the perfect balance of oats, chocolate, and that satisfying chewiness, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup butter, soft (not melted)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Optional **1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, macadamia)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Step 2
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar for a few minutes until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  5. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into the creamed mixture until just blended. Do NOT over mix.
  6. Stir in the quick oats, chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
  7. Use a cookie scoop or drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an uncreased or parchment lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven until slightly brown around the edges and just barely set in the middle .
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies are best when fully cooled.