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Do you love soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies? I know I do! And there’s nothing better than a batch of old-fashioned style oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are made with rolled oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar, which make them extra soft and chewy. Plus, the addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips takes these cookies over the top! If you’re looking for a delicious and easy cookie recipe, then this is it!
There’s something about taking a bite out of a freshly baked, hot-out-of-the-oven oatmeal cookie, especially one with melty chocolate chips. It’s one of the simple pleasures in life, and if you love oatmeal cookies as much as I do, then you need to try this recipe! It’s so simple and easy, and I bet you have most of these ingredients already on hand!
why you’ll love these soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
- Delicious. It’s as simple as that. These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. Who could ask for anything more?
- Ready in under 30 minutes. These cookies don’t require an exorbitant amount of time to make or bake. You can literally have them in your mouth in 30 minutes.
- Versatile. These cookies are great for any occasion – they’re perfect to snack on with coffee, or even as an after-dinner treat. They also make excellent additions to care packages and gift baskets!
- Easy recipe. There’s no need to spend hours in the kitchen with this easy recipe. Anyone can make these cookies, even if you’ve never baked before!
Ingredients to make chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
- Rolled oats: You’ll want to use rolled or old-fashioned oats for this recipe. This is what helps give your oatmeal cookies a chewy texture. I do not recommend using quick oats as a substitute.
- Chocolate chips: I prefer semi-sweet chocolate chips in this recipe. It keeps the cookies from being overly sweet. If you want, you can use milk chocolate or white chocolate chips, but it will change the sweetness level.
- Dry ingredients: In addition to the oats and chocolate chips, you’ll need some flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, white sugar as well as brown sugar.
- Wet ingredients: You’ll also need eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.
How to make old-fashioned oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Another thing I love about this recipe is that it only requires one bowl to make it in. You don’t have to mix the dry and wet ingredients in different bowls, so after, you only have to wash the bowl and mixer paddle.
Mix the cookie dough
- Add softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Add oats and chocolate chips and mix at low speed until evenly distributed.
bake the cookies
- Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop, scoop 12 cookies on each prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are golden brown.
- Let sit on the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack until completely cool.
Tips for making Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chill cookie dough before baking If you have time and want to make sure that your cookies don’t spread too much, try refrigerating the cookie dough. It helps the fat solidify in the cookies, which makes it take longer to melt and spread in the oven.
- Get perfectly round cookies! I actually like the lacy edges that oatmeal cookies can have, but if you want perfectly round cookies, when these come out of the oven, place a mug or bowl that is slightly larger than the cookie over the cookie and spin it in a circle to create a perfectly even round.
- More chocolate chips aren’t always better. It’s true – sometimes, too much chocolate can overpower the other flavors in a recipe. So, if you’re looking for a more subtle and balanced cookie flavor, stick with the 1 cup of chocolate chips called for in this recipe.
- Use parchment paper. Parchment paper will help ensure that your cookies don’t stick to the baking sheet, and it also makes cleaning up so much easier. So, I definitely recommend using parchment paper when you make these cookies!
popular substitutions & additions
- Have fun with the mix-ins! This batter can stand up to one additional cup of mix-ins so feel free to add in additional raisins, chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, or anything else your heart desires!
- Add in nut butter. For a richer flavor, try adding in some nut butter like peanut or almond. About 1/4th a cup will add a great nutty flavor to the cookies.
- Try using different extracts. If you want a more complex flavor, try adding in some almond extract or mint extract to your cookie dough. Just be sure to taste your batter before baking it!
- Make double chocolate oatmeal cookies. Add in 1/4th a cup of cocoa powder with the dry ingredients to make the cookies extra chocolatey. You can also add in some white or dark chocolate chips for an epic double chocolate cookie experience!
how to store Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
To store your oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, I recommend keeping them in an airtight container at room temperature. This will help keep the cookies fresh for several days, so you can enjoy one or two as an afternoon snack or after-dinner treat! However, if you live in a very humid climate and the cookies start to get too soft, you may want to transfer them to the refrigerator instead. But be sure to let them come back to room temperature before eating.
Frequently asked questions
There are a few possible reasons why your oatmeal chocolate chip cookies may be dry. The most likely reason is that you have over-baked them, which can cause the moisture in the cookies to evaporate. Another possibility is that you used too much flour or not enough wet ingredients when making the cookie dough, causing it to become too dry. Make sure to use exact measurements when making the cookie dough, and watch your cookies carefully as they bake to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
Yes, you can definitely freeze your oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. To do so, simply place the baked and cooled cookies on a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for a few hours until they are completely frozen. Then, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer-safe Ziploc bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy your oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, simply let them thaw at room temperature or heat them briefly in the microwave before serving.
There are a few things you can try to help make your oatmeal chocolate chip cookies extra chewy. First, be sure to use high-quality ingredients like fresh, soft butter and good-tasting chocolate chips. Next, be sure not to overbake your cookies – as a general rule, you want to take them out of the oven when they are just barely starting to turn golden brown around the edges. Finally, try adding some extra ingredients like mashed bananas or applesauce to help add moisture and softness to your cookies. With a little experimentation and these tips, you should be able to create the perfect chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic for a reason – they’re delicious, easy to make, and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. There’s really no end to the variations you can make when it comes to oatmeal cookies. So, feel free to experiment and have fun with this recipe! Whether you prefer chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies or soft, gooey oatmeal raisin cookies, the possibilities are endless. So what are you waiting for? Head to the kitchen and start baking!
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Set to medium speed and mix for 3 to 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add eggs one at a time, mixing for 1 minute between each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix for 1 more minute.
- Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt to the bowl and mix at low speed for 30 seconds, just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Add oats and chocolate chips and mix at low speed for about 30 seconds, until evenly distributed.
- Using a 1.5 tablespoon-size spring loaded cookie scoop, scoop 12 cookies on each prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
- Let sit for about 2 to 3 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack until completely cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
can i know what is the serving size for the nutritional facts posted. How much cookies are equal to 162kcal?
The nutritional facts are based on 1 cookie.
At which step would you recommend a peanut butter add in? I have a bit of a crunchy natural peanut butter left in my fridge, and would love to use it. Thanks in advance!
I would add it after you creamed your butter, mix then add your adds. I hope you enjoy!
I made these but substituted the semi sweet chocolate chips with half white chocolate chips and pecans and they are excellent. I love your recipes cause I can make them multiple ways with different flavoured chips or nuts substituted in to mix things up!
Love the idea of using white chocolate chips and pecans – Yum!
Hello, wanted to try the recipe with healthier options. Would you recommend all oats instead of flour and oats? And what can I use instead of sugar? Thanks a lot
Hi Soha! I have not tried replacing the flour or sugar in this recipe, so no guarantee on how they will turn out – But you could try substituting the flour for almond or coconut flour. If you want to grind up oats, you could also make your own oat flour. For the sugar, honey or even maple syrup would work. You can always cut out or down on the sugar. You’ll just end up with a less sweet cookie. If you end up replacing the flour or sugar, let me know how they turn out!
What can we use as a substitute for eggs in this recipe ? I would really love to try them but without eggs!
Unfortunately, I have yet to try this recipe without eggs!
I forgot to leave 5 stars and don’t know if my first comment posted but they’re delicious!!!
Made these cookies yesterday and they were a family favorite. And healthy too!
That is such a compliment! Thank you so much!
Made these tonight for New Years. May have to be a yearly tradition and, on top of that, them just being something we make all the time. Delicious!!!!!
I love the sound of making this a yearly tradition! Thank you!!
This recipe is amazing! So easy and efficient to get it done in one bowl and prepped so quickly! They turned out crispy on the edges and chewy. Definitely going to make these again! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! That’s perfect. Hope you continue to enjoy!
Made your oatmeal chocolate chip recipe last night and it was SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing ALL your amazing recipes! I always look forward to seeing and trying new recipes from you 🥰
Merry Christmas!!🎄
Thank you so much! Aww, I am so happy to hear that. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season, too!
These were delicious! The cinnamon was a nice addition. The texture of the cookies was nice and chewy.
Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear it!
These are sooo yummy! I love cinnamon, so I’ll just add a pinch more next time, but I will definitely make again 😊
Thank you so much! Sounds like a plan!!
This recipe is amazing – I made them gluten free as I have Celiac disease and eat gluten-free and they turned out so well. I followed the recipe but substituted regular flour for a 1:1 gluten free flour blend (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour). My family loved the recipe so much that we are including it in our Holiday cookie delivery – thank you for this simple but wonderfully delicious recipe!
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed them as gluten free cookies too. A holiday cookie delivery sounds so fun. You’re welcome!!
The cookies are delicious! The recipe was easy to follow. I didn’t make them as big as the recipe stated though and I added walnuts (hubby’s favorite)Not a bad thing, I got more cookies out of the dough. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found this recipe easy to make and enjoyed.
Can you provide metric measurements for all of your recipes? Grams and ml.
Unfortunately this is not something we can provide on our site because it’s not what we use internally. So we can use an automated system to calculate them but we cannot guarantee that it is accurate since it is not completed by a member of our team who knows the metric system. I think using online unit conversions could be a good option. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience.
Fantastic! Oatmeal is my favorite cookie of all time. HOWEVER, I DO NOT like raisins & it is extremely hard to find oatmeal cookies without raisins. Thank you for sharing this delightful oatmeal cookie recipe with chocolate chips in stead of raisins. On my second go of making these I added 1/2 cup of chopped pecans and used 1/3 cup less chocolate chips. Trying to keep the recipe & measurements correct… … but I really love nuts and wanted to add just a few.
Great cookies! Also Used some of the batter to make a large cookie/cookie cake for slicing for birthday and turned out perfect. Only a couple extra minutes of cook time. Will make again!
Thank you so much! That is such a fun idea – I need to try that too!
These cookies were delicious! Super easy recipe that came together quick and with little clean up! Definitely making again, and maybe next time will mix in some nuts with the chocolate chips. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Hope you continue to enjoy. I loved it that way too!
Delicious! I love most of your recipes, they’re just ‘so good’!
Never imagined that oatmeal could be so great.
The only thing is that I usually use less sugar – but that might be a personal and or cultural thing.
Love from the Netherlands
Thank you so much! You can definitely adjust this recipe according to your taste preferences. Glad you enjoyed!
I made this for our school’s holiday cookie drive. I had extra and my son who never eats oatmeal loved them! Thank you. I love all your recipes. They never fail.
That is amazing! Yay!! I really appreciate that. Thank you so much!
Always looking for a best oatmeal chocolate chip cookie (my husbands fave flavor), but the hunt stopped here! The texture and taste did it for me! Did not disappoint!
I’m so glad you came across this recipe and loved it! Thank you!!!
I have made these cookies twice now. They are so easy and so good! We love the hint of cinnamon. I made ice cream sandwiches with the 2nd batch.
That’s amazing! I love that – I’m going to have to give that a try!
Just made them today with my 3 year old and it was so yummy that the whole family had up to three cookies in one go! Thanks for an easy and fun to make recipe 🥰
Aww, that is so fun! I am so happy to hear that. You’re so welcome!!
Made these with my toddler and we love them! So chewy and perfect texture. I used quick oats because that’s what i had. You always have the best recipes though so i knew they would be yummy. Thank you!
That makes me so happy to hear! That’s perfect. Thank you so much!
I’m a huge oatmeal cookie fan, so was excited to swap my usual recipe with raisins to try this one. It didn’t disappoint, and my family loved the chocolate chips even better than raisins!
I’m so happy it didn’t disappoint! Yay!
These were a hit and enjoyed the easy to follow instructions. Will be in our regular rotation!
Thank you so much! Hope you continue to enjoy!
Hi Yumna, I’d like to double the measurements. Is it possible with this recipe? Should I put less sugar? Please advise. I’ve made them with my son and they turned out soo soo good. Soft & chewy exactly how we like cookies but this time we would like to make more. Please advise. Thank you 😊
Hi, Souhila! Yes, it is definitely possible. In the recipe card, under Servings, you can use the toggle to change it from 24 cookies to 48 cookies. This will automatically double the amounts of each ingredient for you.
These cookies are delicious and pretty easy to make. The perfect recipe to get into the holiday spirit! And it smells so good in my flat now.
I Love it 🙂
Thank you so much! Yay!!
Made this recipe 3 times this week. Wife and boys love it. New recipe for our keep box. Thank you
That’s amazing! I am glad to hear it’s a crowd pleaser. You’re so welcome!!
Oh my gosh, so excited to hand these out in cookie boxes this year! I recently finished a whole batch and tried a few for myself- they were so were soft and so chewy. Instead of chips, I chopped both milk and dark chocolate bars and was rewarded with some pools of dark chocolate throughout the cookie. I already know the cookies are gonna be a hit with everyone who receives a box of these. Thank you so much for the recipe!
That is so exciting! That’s perfect. Exactly what I was going for! You’re so welcome!
I absolutely loved the flavor and texture of these cookies! I had my own oatmeal recipe but decided to try this one and I’m glad I did! So easy and so good! I also tried mixing milk, semisweet and bitter chocolate chips for them and they came out with a great balance.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you tried this too and enjoyed!
Some of my cookies over cooked but the ones that came out good were very good. The recipe is a little different than what I’ve used in the past and I will definitely try it again!
I’m glad you enjoyed! Definitely keep an eye on the cookies the first time around, as the cooking time can vary by a few minutes depending on your oven.
These cookies are delicious! I doubled the recipe and added half a bag of butterscotch chips because I happened to have some. They turned out perfectly! Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! That sounds extra yummy. Happy to have shared!
We made these tonight and they are fantastic! Perfect flavor and perfect amount of chewiness! We are going to try to make it with almond extract next time!
Thank you so much! That’s perfect. I love the sound of that!!
These were so delicious and so so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Definitely will be making these again.
Thank you so much! I am glad to hear these were easy to make and that they turned out perfectly. Yay!
I have honestly never done a batch of cookies using only one bowl! Why did I not know that was possible!
These cookies are so tasty, and the amount of oats compared to flour really works.
I can truly say they were delicious, and not like another oatmeal cookie.
It’s seriously game changing! Thank you so much. That is such a compliment!
Loves these cookies
They get all the star ratings.
Thanks so much for sharing this amazing recipe.
Thank you so, so much!
Very chewy and delicious! They are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Tempting to add walnuts next time. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thank you so much! I love that idea with the walnuts!
Very chewy and delicious! Easy to make, satisfies the sweet tooth. They have a good balance of sweet and salty. Tempting to throw in some walnuts as well. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! Glad it satisfied your sweet tooth. You’re welcome!!
Super tasty! My book club loved these.
Thank you! That’s amazing!
I loved making this recipe with my son. They’ve turned out soft in the inside and that’s what we love about cookies. May be we’ll mix butter and coconut oil next time. Thanks for sharing. We’ll definitely making them again for the holidays season 😉
Aww, that makes me so happy to hear! I enjoy cookies that way too. Hope you continue to enjoy. Happy Holidays!
So good
Thank you!
I love everything oat based and this recipe is just perfect! I made it as a last minute idea for friends gathering, quick and easy to make plus everyone loved them so much!! Soo yummy 😋
Thank you so much! I am glad to hear it was a hit! Thank you!!
Chocolate chip’s cookies just couldn’t resist and have to make them fr my son his favourite ❤️
You won’t regret it!
Chocolate chip cookies are my absolute favorite, so I had to give your recipe a try, Oh my goodness they came out great! So soft and delicious. I enjoyed them with my afternoon tea very much.
They’re always a hit! Thank you so much!!
Literally the best cookies ever! I am usually not a big fan of cookies, but I gave this recipe a try and it’s quite easy to make! The cookies are not too crispy nor too chewy- just the perfect consistency! They taste amazing!! Everyone in the office loved them 🙂 The oats component also makes them a nice option for breakfast/with coffee and keeps you full! I am definitely making those again.
Thank you so much, Dana! I am glad it was easy to make and that everyone at the office enjoyed.
These came out delicious! I swapped out the regular flour for buckwheat flour and they were amazing!
I’m glad to hear it worked out that way too! Thank you!
These cookies are my all time FAV! I seriously love all your recipes! Thank you!!
I love that! Aww, thank you so, so much!
I love these cookies! I tripled the batch to share with coworkers asked them for feedback and no complaints other than wanting more cookies.
Thank you! That is perfect!
Looks so yummy 😋
Thank you so much!
The absolute BEST cookies! We got a new freezer so I’m excited to have some of this cookie dough in the freezer now to pull out and bake when wanted/needed!!
Wow, thank you!!! I’m so excited for you too!
These cookies were a hit with the family! I love that they whip up in one bowl. I used a hand mixer and they still came out delicious. I can’t wait to experiment with add ins.
That is amazing! I love that. Hope you continue to enjoy the different variations!
Loveee the recipe. An awesome way to add some healthy oats to our desserts
Thank you so much! I am glad to hear it!
These were so good and easy to make. Made these for a cookie exchange over the weekend and they were a hit! Thanks for the great recipe!
Thank you so much! I love that!
Easy recipe!
One change I did was only used half of the chocolate chips and substituted with half chopped walnuts.
Thank you for sharing!
I love that idea! Happy to have shared!
I made these today and they were a hit! They had the perfect soft and chewy consistency!
That’s perfect! I love that!
I’ve made Chocolate Chip Cookies before and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies but I’ve never made Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies before. The cookies in this recipe looks fantastic!
This is the best of the both worlds! Thank you so much!
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Can you please specify how much gr is the stick of butter? Thanks again
You’re welcome! “1 stick or 1/2 cup butter is equal to 4 ounces, or 113 grams.”