Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Soft, chewy, and loaded with oats and chocolate chips, these cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and hearty. The addition of pecans adds a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cup unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional (about ½-¾ cup chopped pecans)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well incorporated.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and pecans. Scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack, as they may be fragile when warm.