Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for GF version)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is fluffy and light in color—this usually takes about 3 to 4 minutes and is key for soft cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating them fully before adding the vanilla extract. This adds moisture and flavor, creating the perfect dough consistency.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Then slowly add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to combine without overmixing.
- Fold in Oats and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the rolled oats into the dough, followed by the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout for fruity chocolatey pockets.
- Portion and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared pans. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly browned but the center is still soft to the touch.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This resting time lets them firm up just enough while staying delightfully chewy.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for even mixing and creamy dough texture.
- Don’t overmix once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes prior to baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Bake one tray at a time to ensure even heat distribution.
- Remove cookies when edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked; they firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Optional Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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