Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Craving a sweet and satisfying treat? Indulge in the chewy goodness of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies—a perfect combination of hearty oats and melty chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together 1 cup of softened salted butter, 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy—this will help give your cookies the right texture.
- Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing until well combined. Then, stir in 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon milk. Continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. This ensures the leavening agents and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies dense.
- Gently fold in 3 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats and 2 cups of chocolate chips. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1-2 hours, or up to 2 days. Chilling the dough helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- After chilling, use a 4-teaspoon spring-loaded scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Place the dough about 2 inches apart, as the cookies will spread as they bake.
- Bake the cookies for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are still soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to allow them to firm up slightly. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.