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The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Rosemary Published: February 14, 2023 Updated on: February 16, 2023

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These aren’t called the Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies for nothing! A soft, thick, full of chips cookie. Perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of tea. Your new favourite Cookie Recipe!

Five cookies stacked and some on a wire rack, with a glass of milk.

If you are cookie loving family like we are then this cookie recipe is a definite must try! But don’t stop there, why not make it a baking weekend and include these jems too, Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies or even these Thick Peanut Butter Cookies. Happy Baking!

It has been quite a few years since I last visited Manitoba. But every time I make or eat these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies I remember the first time I tried them in my wonderful friend’s kitchen in Winnipeg.

I lived in Winnipeg for a year, and oh my goodness those winters are certainly harsh! It felt so reassuring to have those Chocolate Chip Cookies close by. And believe me these are the best. I rarely use that word unless I believe it and believe it I do, I can never get enough of these cookies.

Table of Contents

  • Recipes Ingredients
  • How to make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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  • Cookie baking Tips
  • Why add baking soda to cookies?
  • How to tell if the baking soda is still active?
  • Does the dough need to be chilled?
  • Can the cookies be made ahead of time?
  • Can I substitute with raisins?
  • What is the difference between dark and light brown sugar?
  • Can you substitute with dark brown sugar?
  • How to store the oatmeal cookies
  • How to freeze the chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
  • More Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
  • The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x
      • *If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
      • Room temperature – remove from fridge 45-60 minutes before using.
    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Recipes Ingredients

  • Flour – all purpose flour at least 11% protein
  • Salt – if you use unsalted butter then add a bit more salt
  • Baking soda
  • Rolled oats – quick oats
  • Chocolate chips – semi sweet chocolate chips, I use mini but regular is fine
  • Egg – 1 large room temperature egg
  • Butter – softened butter
  • Sugar – granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar – light brown sugar lightly packed

They aren’t your average Chocolate Chip Cookie, they might actually be a little healthier than the majority of recipes out there. I really like them not only because of the amazing taste, but because they are on the thicker side which I really prefer to thinner cookies. More cookie to the bite you could say!

Cookies stacked with one with a bite out.

How to make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, oats and chips. In a large bowl or the bowl of the stand mixer (with the flat beaters) beat together on medium speed the egg, butter and sugars until combined.

the dry ingredient in a white bowl and the beaten ingredients in a mixer

Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula. If you use a stand mixer then you could combine it on low speed. Don’t over mix though. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 60 minutes.

Roll the dough into balls or use a large cookie scoop and place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets.

the mixed batter in a white bowl and the balls of cookie dough on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet

Ligtly press down on the dough with a fork. While the oven is pre-heating chill the cookie dough balls for about 15-20 minutes.

Bake until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

flattening the dough with a fork and the baked cookies on a cookie sheet
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    Cookie baking Tips

    • Follow the cookie recipe, if it calls for room temperature ingredients, then be sure to remove them at least 45-60 minutes before using.
    • Never over mix cookie dough
    • To keep your cookies from spreading be sure to use a higher protein flour – 11-12%. Refrigerate your cookie dough and formed cookies before baking. It is also a good idea to refrigerate cookie dough for at least 12-24 hours before baking, this creates a more flavourful cookie.
    • If your cookie dough is too dry (crumbly) add some softened butter to the dough to soften it up and then proceed with recipe.
    • Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
    • Make sure your oven temperature is accurate before baking. It makes all the difference between a perfect baked cookie or an under baked or burnt cookie.
    • It’s always best to bake the cookies on the middle rack and one cookie sheet at a time, this way they are more evenly baked.

    Why add baking soda to cookies?

    Baking soda helps cookies to rise while baking. Be sure to add the correct amount, because adding too little can cause flat, lumpy cookies, and adding too much can give the cookie a bitter taste.

    How to tell if the baking soda is still active?

    They say baking soda has an infinite shelf life, but if you have had it for a few years it might be time to test it to make sure it is still active enough.

    To test baking soda, add half a teaspoon of vinegar to a cup of hot water, and stir in half a teaspoon of baking soda. If it produces a lot of bubbles, it’s still good, if not time for a new box.

    five cookies stacked.

    Does the dough need to be chilled?

    I always like to chill cookie dough before baking this helps the cookies from spreading and creates a better flavored cookie.

    Can the cookies be made ahead of time?

    You can make the dough and keep it in the fridge for two to three days. The longer the dough is in the refrigerator the better the flavor will be.

    Can I substitute with raisins?

    You can substitute with raisins, be sure to place the raisin in a bowl of boiling water for about 15-20 minutes this will plump them up. The reason for this is plumping the raisins up before baking makes sure that they don’t take any moisture away from the ingredients.

    If you wish you could also use dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips or even butterscotch chips would be very tasty.

    What is the difference between dark and light brown sugar?

    The only difference is the amount of molasses. Dark brown sugar has almost two times the amount of molasses which mean a more intense flavor than light brown sugar.

    Cookies stacked, some on a wire rack and one with a bite out.

    Can you substitute with dark brown sugar?

    You can substitute with dark brown sugar, but remember dark brown sugar will make the texture of the cookies a bit moisture, which might cause them to spread a bit, it will also give them a more intense toffee taste and they will be a little darker in color.

    How to store the oatmeal cookies

    The completely cooled cookies should be stored in an airtight container, they can be kept at room temperature for 5-6 days. I’m sure they won’t last that long though.

    How to freeze the chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

    Freeze the completely cooled cookies in a freezer bag or container. They will keep for up to three months in the freezer.

    If you wish you can also freeze the unbaked balls of cookie dough. Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, once firm transfer to a freezer bag or container.

    They can be baked without thawing, just bake them an extra couple of minutes. They will keep for up to two months in the freezer.

    Believe me you won’t be able to stop at just one. And don’t forget a nice big glass of cold milk or a hot coffee or tea to accompany a cookie or two, and besides with all those oats they can’t be that bad, right? Enjoy!

    Cookies on a wire rack.

    More Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

    • One Bowl Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • White Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Nutty Chocolate Chip Fruitcake Cookies
    five cookies stacked.

    The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Rosemary Molloy
    These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a soft, thick full of chips cookie. Perfect with a glass of milk or cup of tea. Your new favourite.
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course cookies, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 351 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1½ cups all purpose flour (at least 11% protein)
    • 1 pinch pinch of salt*
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1½ cups rolled oats (quick cooking oats)
    • 1½ – 2 cups semi sweet mini chocolate chips
    • 1 large egg (room temperature)
    • 1 cup butter (softened)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)

    *If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.

      Room temperature – remove from fridge 45-60 minutes before using.

        Instructions
         

        • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, oats and chips.
        • In a large bowl or the bowl of the stand mixer (with the flat beaters) beat together on medium speed the egg, butter and sugars until combined.
        • Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula. If you use a stand mixer then you could combine it on low speed. Don’t over mix though. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 60 minutes.
        • Roll the dough into balls or use a large cookie scoop and place the dough balls on 1-2 parchment paper lined baking sheets.
        • Lightly press down on the dough with a fork dipped in flour (so the dough doesn't stick). While the oven is pre-heating chill the cookie dough balls for about 15-20 minutes.
        • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C).
        • Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

        Notes

        You can make the dough and keep it in the fridge for two to three days. The longer the dough is in the refrigerator the better the flavor will be.
        You can substitute with raisins, be sure to place the raisin in a bowl of boiling water for about 15-20 minutes this will plump them up. The reason for this is plumping the raisins up before baking makes sure that they don’t take any moisture away from the ingredients.
        If you wish you could also use dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips or even butterscotch chips would be very tasty.
        The completely cooled cookies should be stored in an airtight container, they can be kept at room temperature for 5-6 days. I’m sure they won’t last that long though.
        Freeze the completely cooled cookies in a freezer bag or container. They will keep for up to three months in the freezer.
        If you wish you can also freeze the unbaked balls of cookie dough. Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, once firm transfer to a freezer bag or container.
        They can be baked without thawing, just bake them an extra couple of minutes. They will keep for up to two months in the freezer.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 265IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 3mg
        Keyword chocolate chip cookie recipe, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies
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        Updated from June 20, 2014.

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          1. Fern says

            February 22, 2022 at 1:44 am

            5 stars
            These really are the BEST!! I used a mixture of white, milk, dark and salted caramel chips – delicious!!

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              February 26, 2022 at 8:34 pm

              Hi Fern thanks so much, so glad you like the cookies, they are one of my favourites. Take care.

              Reply
          2. Denise Da-Re says

            November 24, 2021 at 4:01 am

            5 stars
            This is my go to recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Thanks so much for making and sharing the absolute BEST recipe!!!!

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              November 24, 2021 at 8:00 pm

              Hi Denise, thanks so much, so glad you enjoy them. Take care.

              Reply
          3. Jan says

            March 23, 2021 at 11:25 pm

            5 stars
            These were delicious! I did add a teaspoon of vanilla to mine. Yum!

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              March 24, 2021 at 12:14 pm

              Hi Jan, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed them. Take care.

              Reply
          4. Elisa Leavitt says

            December 6, 2020 at 2:32 am

            5 stars
            I was looking for a cookie recipe that didn’t need to be refrigerated before baking….I had no time for that!
            These exceeded my expectations! Liked all the tips… especially for baking soda testing ..which I did and mine was still active!
            I think this recipe is really good and I will definitely make again. Thank you so much!

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              December 6, 2020 at 5:16 pm

              Hi Elisa, thanks so much glad you liked them, they are actually one of my favourites. Have a great week.

              Reply
          5. Heather says

            December 10, 2019 at 2:39 am

            Hi, these look delicious…are these a soft chewy cookie ?

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              December 10, 2019 at 8:46 am

              Hi Heather they really are one of my favourite chocolate chip cookies. They aren’t chewy though, soft yes.

              Reply
          6. Karen says

            January 7, 2017 at 9:51 pm

            I am planning to make these. Do you use softened butter or cold butter? I’m assuming it’s softened so it can be mixed easily. Thanks!

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              January 7, 2017 at 11:34 pm

              Hi Karen, yes soft or room temperature and yes to mix easier. Let me know how you liked it. Have a great weekend.

              Reply
          7. Nan says

            December 15, 2016 at 2:54 am

            I made these cookies and i measured the ingredients and everything…They came out like one big blob …melted down to a big flat pancake. I was very upset because i was making these for a cookie exchange! I think I will have to freeze the dough before I cook them! I quadrupled this recipe! What to do?! Helllllpppp! Please?

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            • Rosemary says

              December 15, 2016 at 2:13 pm

              Hi Nan, well I really don’t know what happened, because they are a favourite and always turn out. So after googling to find out about quadrupling a recipe I discovered that your problem could be the baking soda, here is the link http://www.thekitchn.com/8-things-you-need-to-know-before-doubling-a-cookie-recipe-226141. Hope that helps. Let me know.

              Reply
              • Nan says

                December 16, 2016 at 1:41 pm

                Thanks Rosemary for your research and suggestions. I did end up remedying my dough by adding more flour, brown sugar,oatmeal and an egg. They turned out delicious. I don’t know if the reason they were so melty had to do with the fact that I used some butter made in Ireland…perhaps their butter is creamier than what we get here? Any way they came out great and I’m ready for my cookie party! Happy Holidays to you!

              • Rosemary says

                December 16, 2016 at 9:09 pm

                Hi Nan, so glad to hear that! And Happy Holidays to you too. 🙂

          8. Diana says

            March 11, 2016 at 9:58 pm

            THANK YOU Rosemary!!!
            This recipe produced the BEST oatmeal chocolate chip cookie I have ever made.

            Reply
            • Rosemary says

              March 12, 2016 at 8:39 am

              Hi Diana, thanks so glad to hear it. Have a great weekend.

              Reply
          9. Laura@Baking In Pyjamas says

            June 29, 2014 at 9:10 am

            Those look delicious, I love thicker cookies and I love oats in my cookies. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

            Reply
            • Cathy H. says

              November 4, 2015 at 7:42 pm

              5 stars
              These are delicious ! I lost this recipe years ago. Now the cookies are cooling on the counter and I’m wondering where to hide them from the kids.

              Reply
              • Rosemary says

                November 6, 2015 at 6:17 pm

                Hi Cathy, glad you like them, you can hide them anywhere I won’t tell! Have a great weekend.

          10. huntfortheverybest says

            June 21, 2014 at 12:45 pm

            they look yummy!

            Reply
            • rose says

              June 24, 2014 at 7:37 am

              Hi, thank you, we really enjoy them, I hope you give them a try and let me know.

              Reply

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