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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
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups 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

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 sticks of softened unsalted butter.

2

Cream the butter until smooth and creamy using an electric hand mixer.

3

Add 1 cup of firmly packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the bowl and mix until light and fluffy.

4

Add 1 large egg and 1 large egg yolk to the mixture and mix well.

5

Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until combined.

6

In a separate bowl, combine 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

7

Mix the dry ingredients until combined, then add to the butter mixture and stir until fully combined.

8

Add 3 cups of old-fashioned oats to the mixture and stir in.

9

Add 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.

10

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

11

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) about 15 minutes before the dough is done chilling.

12

Scoop the dough into portions of about 2.5 tablespoons and roll into balls.

13

Space the cookie dough balls at least 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.

14

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes until the edges are light golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone.

15

Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowlelectric hand mixerseparate bowlbaking sheetplastic wraprefrigerator

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Oatmeal CookiesChocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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