Description
Aunt Lolly’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic treat combining the chewy texture of rolled oats with the sweet burst of chocolate chips. These cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, baked to golden perfection with a soft center and slightly crisp edges.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1/4 pound butter (one stick), at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream butter and sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy and light. Add the egg and continue mixing until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in the flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and vanilla extract until just incorporated.
- Incorporate oats: Stir in the rolled oats with a wooden spoon to maintain texture and even distribution.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips carefully to avoid over-mixing the dough.
- Shape cookies: Because the dough tends to spread, drop only about a tablespoon of dough per cookie onto parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing them well apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Space the cookies generously on the baking sheet to prevent them from merging during baking.
- Check cookies at 9 minutes to avoid over-baking for a soft center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
