Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

satisfying and flavorful Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe with crisp edges, a soft chewy center, and plenty of melty chocolate in every bite.

author’s note

I Tested Dozens and This Recipe Won!

Something very important to know about me is I am a cookie fanatic and my all time favorite cookie is a chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. It always has been and always will be. Nothing beats the texture and flavor that oatmeal adds to a chocolate chip cookie and trust me when I say I would not settle until this recipe was the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe ever.

And while the idea of a reliable cookie can be subjective, my kind of reliable cookie has crisp edges, a soft and chewy center, and melty chocolate in every single bite. So if this sounds like your kind of cookie too, you have to give these a try. They truly are the best I have ever had.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ingredients

Ingredient	Swap or Tip
Unsalted Butter	Room temp butter blends better and gives the best texture. Salted butter works if you reduce added salt a little.
Dark Brown Sugar	Light brown sugar works too for a slightly lighter flavor.
Old Fashioned Oats	Do not use quick oats (make oatmeal creme pies if that’s all you have).
All Purpose Flour	Spoon and level to prevent adding too much flour. Too much flour = dry, thick cookies.
Milk Chocolate Chips	Use your favorite brand. You can also use dark, semi sweet chips or raisins.
Cornstarch	Helps keep the cookies soft and thick without drying out.

How To Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

1. Cream: Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
2. Mix: Add eggs and vanilla; blend well.
3. Dry: mix in cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and oats. Mix in flour and chocolate.
4. Chill: Refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Let sit if too hard.
5. Shape: Roll into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake: Cook at 350°F for 8-11 minutes. Press in extra chocolate chips and enjoy!

chelsea’s recipe tip

Tips For Success

• Flour: Spoon flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Avoid scooping to prevent packing.
• Under-Bake: Bake slightly less for a soft, chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe. Over-baking makes them dry and less flavorful.
• Use a Food Scale: For even-sized cookies, weigh the dough balls.
• Add Chocolate Chips: Press extra chocolate chips on top after baking for added chocolate and a nicer look.

Storage

Leftovers?

Baked cookies last about 1 week at room temp in an airtight container.

Can I Freeze This Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe?

To freeze baked cookies: Cool completely, freeze on a baking sheet, then store in freezer bags with parchment paper between layers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.

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Variations

• Change Up Mix-Ins: Check out these Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies or Trail Mix Cookies for some fun mix-in ideas.
• Add A Glaze: Skip the chocolate and add a glaze like in Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies.
• Swap The Butter For Oil: Check out these Coconut Oil Oatmeal Cookies.
• Small Batch: Check out this Small Batch Oatmeal Cookies recipe or half this recipe.
• Browning The Butter: Give this Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies a try or simply brown the butter in this recipe.