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Soft And Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, thick oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with chewy centers, golden edges, and plenty of melty chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 189
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Wet ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping if desired

Equipment

  • 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper
  • 1 mixing bowl medium
  • 1 mixing bowl large
  • 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 cookie scoop about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 wire rack for cooling

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and rolled oats.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and slightly lighter in color, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for the tops if desired.
  7. Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the softest cookies, do not overbake. If your kitchen is warm or your dough feels loose, chill it for 20 to 30 minutes before baking. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture.