Cozy Soft Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cozy soft batch oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with just the right amount of chocolate chips, perfect for comforting moments and easy baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (135g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (150g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (175g)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (60g)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a mixer or 5 minutes by hand.
- Beat in the large room-temperature egg and pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and nuts if using until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft.
Notes
Use softened (room temperature) butter, not melted, to trap air and create tender texture. Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent toughness. Watch baking time closely to keep centers soft. Chilling dough for 30 minutes before baking can yield thicker cookies. Store cookies with a slice of bread in an airtight container to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 1.5
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