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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 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or 16 tablespoons)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 extra large eggs
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oatmeal
1 (11.5 oz) bag milk 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

Prep dry ingredients: measure 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 3/4 teaspoon of table salt, then whisk together.

2

In a stand mixer, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes).

3

Add 2 extra large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4

Stir in 1/2 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup, mixing until combined.

5

Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to over mix.

6

Fold in 3 cups of old-fashioned rolled oatmeal and 1 (11.5 oz) bag of milk chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.

8

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

9

Scoop dough onto a 9 by 13 inch cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

10

Bake for about 13 minutes until golden brown.

11

Let cookies rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cake stand.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

stand mixercookie scoop9 by 13 inch cookie sheetparchment paper

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Oatmeal CookiesChocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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