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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Love

Delight in these thick and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, a crowd-pleasing dessert loaded with oats and pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free version
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Imparts moisture and caramel flavor
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Unbleached Flour Accurate measurement required
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness
  • 3 cups Quick Oats Key for chewy texture; can substitute with rolled oats
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips Adds sweetness
  • 1 cup Pecans (crushed) Can be substituted with walnuts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Add the unbleached flour, baking soda, and kosher salt, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in the quick oats, mini chocolate chips, and crushed pecans.
  6. Use a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop and place dough on the baking sheet with 3 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-9 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
  8. Sprinkle additional crushed pecans on top of warm cookies, if desired.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to start with room temperature ingredients for best results and consider chilling the dough to prevent spreading.

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