Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and chocolate chips, ensuring an even distribution.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing a few inches between each cookie for spreading.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden. The centers might look slightly soft—this is perfect for a chewy texture!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use chilled dough for thicker cookies. You can also add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch. For a gluten-free option, swap out all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and ensure your oats are certified gluten-free. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months.
