Description
Warm, chewy cookies with oats and rich chocolate chips, creating a nostalgic treat loved by all.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can enhance texture. Always measure ingredients accurately for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate chip, oats, dessert, baking, family recipe
