The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Oatmeal cookies, when done right – and by that I mean soft, chewy, and not over-baked – are some of my favorites. The chewiness, the perfectly hearty texture, the nuttiness of the oats, and all the chocolate made these a new favorite twist on a classic and the best I’ve had. I love this base because the cookies are soft, chewy, and hearty enough without being too thick, dry, or cakey. If you like raisins in your oatmeal cookies, feel free to add a handful. The recipe makes 11-12 cookies, perfect if you don’t need a big batch, but is easily doubled.

YIELD: ABOUT 11-12 MED/LARGE COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

1 large egg
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats (not instant or quick cook)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon, added to taste
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch salt, optional and to taste
1 heaping cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins or nuts, optional and to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large mixing bowl and electric mixer) combine the egg, butter, sugars, vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until creamed and well combined, about 4 minutes.
2. Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, optional salt, and beat on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute.
3. Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the chocolate chips, optional raisins or nuts, and beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
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