Soft oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, soft
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 heaped cup of brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 3 cups of quick-cooking oats

Mixed Ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add the liquid ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  6. Add the oats and chocolate chips: Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Shape the cookies: Drop small amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform size.
  8. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. The centers may look slightly underdone, but they will firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Final Thoughts

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delicious combination of soft oats and rich chocolate chunks, making them a beloved cookie.

Their ideal texture, with crispy edges and a soft center, makes them a hit with both children and adults alike.

Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save some dough to bake later, these cookies are sure to be a hit at home.

Additionally, they freeze well, so you can always have them ready when a craving strikes.

Enjoy these cookies as a sweet treat, a snack, or a special gift for someone you love.

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