Description
Beloved Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies bring classic comfort with a perfect balance of chewy oats and rich chocolate morsels. Homemade goodness promises sweet satisfaction in each delightful, crisp-edged bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups quick oats (or old-fashioned oats)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips (such as Lilys sugar-free)
Leavening and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup unpacked brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by positioning oven racks in the center and heating to 350°F, then line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for even baking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, thoroughly whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars together in a large bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg into the butter mixture, then gently blend in applesauce and vanilla extract until the wet ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to prevent overmixing, then gently stir in oats.
- Carefully fold chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, using gentle pressure to slightly flatten each cookie for more even baking.
- Place cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for light golden-brown edges as a sign of doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once fully cooled, store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture.
Notes
- Swap out traditional butter for coconut oil to create a dairy-free version that maintains rich flavor and soft texture.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats and a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to transform these cookies into a celiac-friendly treat.
- Adjust chocolate chip quantity based on personal preference – less for subtle sweetness or more for intense chocolate lovers.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg