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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cultural Context

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies have their roots in American home baking, combining the heartiness of oats with the indulgence of chocolate. This beloved treat often evokes nostalgia, as families have passed down recipes through generations. Today, variations abound, with some opting for healthier substitutes like whole grains or nut butters, making them a versatile favorite across the globe.

AmericanUSdessert
30 min
easy
24 servings
Servings4
1 cup soft brown sugar
1 cup castor sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
80 g walnuts
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100 g semi-sweet chocolate chips

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has more antioxidants and less sugar.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are a good source of healthy fats and are often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

2

Add the sugars and softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth, about 5 minutes.

3

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. If using unsalted butter, add salt to this mixture.

4

Process the oatmeal to a coarsely ground texture, pulsing 2-3 times, and set aside.

5

Coarsely process the walnuts as well.

6

Add one egg at a time to the sugar and butter mixture, allowing each to incorporate before adding the next.

7

Add vanilla extract and mix well.

8

Fold in the sifted ingredients with a spatula, adding a little at a time until evenly incorporated. Do not overmix.

9

Add the coarsely processed oatmeal and incorporate gently.

10

Add chopped walnuts and miniature chocolate chips, stirring until evenly distributed.

11

Take small teaspoons of dough and drop onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, shaping them slightly with your finger.

12

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on them to avoid overbaking.

13

Allow cookies to cool on the tray; for chewier cookies, leave them in the switched-off oven for a while.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking traygreaseproof paperspatula

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Oatmeal CookiesChocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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