Description
A cozy, chewy, and slightly crisp cookie dotted with melting chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion. This recipe brings warmth and nostalgia, whether for family afternoons, gifting, or simply indulging in a sweet treat. Easy to make and versatile, it’s a classic cookie that never disappoints.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in flour mixture until just combined.
- Stir in oats and chocolate chips (plus optional add-ins).
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
- Cool 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough for thicker, chewier cookies.
- Don’t overbake—cookies continue to cook slightly on the tray.
- For extra indulgence, fold in chopped chocolate chunks or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg