Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Chewy, golden cookies with hearty oats and rich chocolate chips. Ready in under 30 minutes, yields 24 treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Add-Ins

10 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Stir in rolled oats and chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The edges turn perfectly crisp while centers stay wonderfully chewy, thanks to that magic combination of brown sugar and oats
  • These cookies actually get better overnight, making them ideal for baking ahead or gift giving
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving, so even kitchen newbies can pull off bakery worthy results
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is your friend, as these cookies firm up beautifully while cooling and stay tender for days
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes is not required but gives you thicker cookies with deeper flavor development
  • If your cookies spread too much, your butter was probably too soft or your oven runs hot
03 -
  • Sprinkle sea salt on top right after baking for that sweet and salty combo people cannot stop eating
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size, ensuring everything bakes evenly and looks professional

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