Description
Aunt Lolly’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic, chewy treat combining the hearty texture of rolled oats with sweet chocolate chips. Soft and buttery with a slight crisp edge, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1/4 pound butter (one stick), at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 375°F to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking the cookies.
- Cream the butter and sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat together the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients and vanilla: Mix in the flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and vanilla extract until the dough starts to come together.
- Incorporate oatmeal: Stir in the rolled oats using a wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to spread sweetness throughout the cookies.
- Portion the dough: Since the cookies spread a lot while baking, scoop only about a tablespoon of dough per cookie and place them spaced well apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter is key for proper creaming and texture.
- Spacing the dough well on the baking sheet prevents cookies from merging during baking.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by removing at 9 minutes; for crispier cookies, bake closer to 11 minutes.
- Can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate for variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
