Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. Each time I make these, everyone wants the recipe. My family insists that I make them for every occasion.
This is the best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. Each time I make these, everyone wants the recipe. My family insists that I make them for every occasion.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 sticks unsalted real butter room-temperature
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups pecans coarsly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips use more or less depending on your love of chocolate
- Carbohydrate 18.595770308614 g
- Cholesterol 15.4977777777778 mg
- Fat 9.4345517857598 g
- Fiber 1.49491271772614 g
- Protein 1.98140419751576 g
- Saturated Fat 4.23135313504931 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (34g)
- Sodium 18.4174167963352 mg
- Sugar 17.1008575908879 g
- Trans Fat 0.599697229404471 g
- Calories 160 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, sugar; add egg and vanilla to mixture and cream together.
- In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon.
- Add flour mixture to creamed mixture gradually.
- Stir in oats, then stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
- Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes in pre-heated 375 degree oven.
- ENJOY!
My Famous Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Family Favorite
For years, my family has clamored for my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. It started innocently enough – a simple recipe I adapted from my grandmother's handwritten cookbook. But these cookies… they're different. They're not just a cookie; they're a tradition, a comfort, a little piece of happiness baked into every chewy bite. Every holiday gathering, every family birthday, every spontaneous "I need a cookie" moment, my cookies are there. The secret, you ask? It’s not some magical ingredient (though the brown sugar definitely plays a key role!), but rather a combination of care, the right balance of flavors, and a touch of love.
I’ve perfected this recipe over time. I’ve experimented with different types of oats, played with the ratios of chocolate chips and pecans, and even tried substituting different types of sugars. Each tweak brought me closer to the ideal texture and flavor – a perfect balance of chewy, crunchy, sweet, and nutty. These cookies aren't overly sweet; they're just right. The oats add a hearty texture, the chocolate chips provide a burst of rich sweetness, and the pecans contribute a delightful crunch. And that hint of cinnamon? It warms the soul. It's the kind of cookie that disappears quickly, leaving only happy sighs and satisfied smiles in its wake. I often find myself making double batches, just to ensure there are enough to share (though truthfully, I often enjoy a few more than my fair share).
Beyond the recipe itself, there's a certain ritual to making these cookies that adds to their charm. The rhythmic creaming of the butter and sugar, the satisfying mix of dry and wet ingredients, the careful spooning of the dough onto the baking sheet – it's a meditative process, a moment of calm amidst the chaos of daily life. The aroma that fills the kitchen while they bake is pure magic, a promise of warm, comforting goodness to come. It's this connection to the process, the memories associated with baking, and of course, the delicious result, that truly sets these cookies apart.
More than just a recipe, these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a testament to the power of simple things done well. They're a reminder that sometimes, the best things in life are the most uncomplicated. So, gather your ingredients, put on some music, and prepare to bake a batch of happiness. I promise, you won't regret it.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 sticks unsalted real butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (use more or less depending on your love of chocolate)
