Description
Homemade chocolate chip oatmeal cookies deliver pure comfort with classic American baking charm. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich chocolate morsels make these treats irresistible for anyone seeking sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
Wet Ingredients and Spices:
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) butter
- 1 1/2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and positioning racks in upper and lower thirds. Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Using a stand mixer, cream butter until smooth and light, then gradually blend white and brown sugars until fully incorporated.
- Introduce eggs to the butter mixture in two separate additions, mixing thoroughly after each. Blend in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Reduce mixer speed and gently fold in flour mixture until just integrated. Carefully fold chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets – approximately 1/4 cup for large cookies or 2 tablespoons for smaller versions, maintaining 3-inch spacing between each.
- Bake cookies for 14-18 minutes for large size or 13-16 minutes for smaller versions. Midway through baking, rotate pans to ensure consistent browning.
- After removing from oven, allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Embrace precise measuring for consistent cookie texture, using level cups and spoons to ensure accurate ingredient ratios.
- Soften butter at room temperature beforehand, allowing it to cream smoothly with sugars and create a light, airy cookie base.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and enhance the cookies’ rich, compact shape.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like dried cherries, white chocolate chips, or toasted almonds for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg