Soft oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
- Add the liquid ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add the oats and chocolate chips: Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Shape the cookies: Drop small amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform size.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. The centers may look slightly underdone, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Final Thoughts
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delicious combination of soft oats and rich chocolate chunks, making them a beloved cookie.
Their ideal texture, with crispy edges and a soft center, makes them a hit with both children and adults alike.
Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save some dough to bake later, these cookies are sure to be a hit at home.
Additionally, they freeze well, so you can always have them ready when a craving strikes.
Enjoy these cookies as a sweet treat, a snack, or a special gift for someone you love
