This recipe for Old Fashioned Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies delivers a taste of nostalgia with every bite. Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Forget those wimpy chocolate chip cookies – these hearty treats are the real deal.
The Secret to Perfect Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
This tried-and-true recipe has been a favorite for over a decade. The secret lies in the perfect combination of ingredients and a few simple techniques:
- Butter and Sugar: Creaming together softened butter and a blend of brown and granulated sugar creates a light and fluffy base for the cookies.
- Oats: This recipe calls for old-fashioned rolled oats, but for an extra chewy texture, try using a combination of old-fashioned and quick oats.
- Chocolate Chips: Generous amounts of chocolate chips are a must! Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate or even add butterscotch chips for a twist.
Making the Dough
The dough comes together easily with basic pantry staples: butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour, old fashioned rolled oats, and chocolate chips. Simply mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine until just incorporated. Don’t overmix!
Baking and Freezing Tips
- Baking: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Freezing: These cookies are perfect for freezing. You can freeze the baked cookies or freeze the dough balls for baking later. To bake frozen cookie dough balls, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12-13 minutes, or until done.
Raves Reviews for These Old Fashioned Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Don’t just take our word for it. These cookies have earned rave reviews from bakers of all levels:
- “Perfection! One bite, and I threw away my family favorite recipe.” – Kat
- “A perfect cookie in my opinion! Thanks for a great go-to recipe everyone loves!” – Katie B.
- “I loved the texture of these cookies…even a few days later!” – Leia
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Yields: 36 cookies
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt).
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these classic old fashioned oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! They’re perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon snack to a holiday gathering.
