Everything Oatmeal Cookies
Indulge in these homemade Everything Oatmeal Cookies made with chewy oats and rich chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed tightly.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Crack one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats Do not use quick oats for best texture.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Rich chocolate recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the oats and chocolate chips gently.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
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Notes
For a thicker cookie, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Serve warm with a glass of milk or turn them into ice cream sandwiches.