Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the chewiness of oats with the rich sweetness of semi-sweet chocolate chips and a hint of crunch from pecans. Perfectly balanced with brown and granulated sugars, these cookies bake up golden with soft centers for a classic homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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: Preheat your oven to 350°F 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: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to create a cohesive batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the unbleached flour, baking soda, and kosher salt into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Oats, Chocolate Chips, and Pecans: Gently fold in the quick oats, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop the Dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie approximately 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8–9 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Optional Garnish: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top if desired for extra crunch and flavor.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, use quick oats as specified, but old-fashioned rolled oats can be substituted for a heartier texture.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Spacing cookies adequately on the baking sheet prevents them from merging while baking.
- Optional pecans add a crunchy contrast but can be omitted for nut-free cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keywords: Oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, chewy cookies, pecan cookies
