Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious combination of chewy oats and sweet chocolate chips, with a hint of vanilla and a slight crunch from optional pecans. Perfectly baked to golden edges while remaining soft in the center, these cookies make an ideal treat for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup quick oats
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, use a fork to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt carefully, mixing just until all ingredients are incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Oats, Chocolate Chips, and Pecans: Gently fold the quick oats, semi-sweet mini chocolate chips, and the optional chopped pecans into the dough to distribute them evenly without breaking up the ingredients.
- Scoop Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–9 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown while the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked; this ensures a chewy texture.
- Optional Garnish: If desired, gently press a few additional pecan pieces on top of each cookie immediately after removing them from the oven for extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, use quick oats as specified; for a heartier texture, old-fashioned rolled oats can be substituted.
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best creaming texture.
- If you prefer nut-free cookies, omit the pecans without impacting the overall flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
Keywords: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Easy Baking, Dessert
