Description
These Quick & Easy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with hearty oats and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a fast homemade treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Stir in oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a softer texture, or stick with old-fashioned for a chewier bite.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Optional: add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg