Prepare to revolutionize your cookie game with a recipe that'll make your taste buds dance and your childhood memories come flooding back! These aren't your ordinary oatmeal cookies - they're a decadent, chocolate-studded masterpiece that transforms the humble oatmeal cookie from boring to extraordinary. Imagine biting into a perfectly crisp-edged, soft-centered cookie packed with rich chocolate chips and hearty rolled oats - this is comfort food that's been seriously upgraded for the modern cookie lover!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the two large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This will help to evenly distribute the baking soda and salt throughout the flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Fold in the rolled oats and chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring that they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious "Not Your Mom's Oatmeal Cookies" with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this creates the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't skip creaming the butter and sugars thoroughly - this incorporates air and creates a lighter cookie.
- Use room temperature eggs for better ingredient integration.
- For extra flavor, try toasting your oats briefly before adding them to the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies that bake evenly.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- For variation, try adding nuts or switching chocolate chips with dried fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 167kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
