Description
Universally comforting, these Traditional Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies balance the tender chew of oats with sweet pockets of chocolate, making them a perfect treat for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep by gathering all ingredients and equipment.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together; stir in oats and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until incorporated.
- Combine dry mix into the creamed mixture; stir in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
- Shape into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough and slightly underbake. You can substitute with gluten-free flour or vegan butter as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg