Description
Aunt Lolly’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic, chewy treat combining the wholesome texture of rolled oats with rich, melty chocolate chips. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any occasion, offering a delicious balance of sweetness and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 pound butter (one stick), at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the room temperature butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly to combine all the wet ingredients uniformly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet mixture. Use the mixer to incorporate everything evenly, forming a consistent dough.
- Stir in Oats: Using a wooden spoon, gently fold in the rolled oats to add a chewy texture to the cookies.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips evenly to distribute chocolate goodness throughout the dough.
- Portion and Space Dough: Since these cookies spread out a lot during baking, scoop about a tablespoon of dough per cookie and space them well apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but still soft.
Notes
- Use parchment paper on cookie sheets to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Room temperature butter is essential for proper creaming and texture.
- Keeping cookie dough balls small ensures cookies bake evenly and reduces excessive spreading.
- Watch cookies closely after 9 minutes to avoid overbaking for a chewy texture.
- For variation, try adding nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
