Perfect Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies Recipe for Beginners
These oatmeal dark chocolate cookies are the perfect balance of chewiness and crisp edges, with pockets of gooey dark chocolate that melt in your mouth. Quick, easy, and loved by everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and dark chocolate chips using a silicone spatula. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Use room temperature butter for smoother dough.’, ‘Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if it feels too sticky.’, ‘Watch the bake time closely to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Customize with mix-ins like nuts, shredded coconut, or spices.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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