Chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies are wonderfully soft and chewy cookies made with quick oats and milk chocolate chips!
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies come together quickly, are easy to make, and even easier to eat! Try whipping these up with lasagna stuffed peppers or air fryer chicken thighs.
Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Ready in under 30 minutes.
📌 Soft and chewy on the inside and lightly crisp on the edges!
📌 Great for feeding a crowd, a bake sale or just enjoying at home.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients
- Butter – Unsalted, softened.
- Sugar – Brown sugar and white granulated sugar.
- Eggs – Large.
- Vanilla – Real vanilla extract.
- Flour – All-purpose flour.
- Baking soda – Make sure to use soda, not powder.
- Salt – Kosher or sea salt will work.
- Oats – Quick oats.
- Chocolate chips – Milk chocolate chips.
How do you make chewy oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
⭐ Next, add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix well, scraping down the sides as needed. Stir in the quick oats and chocolate chips.
⭐ Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and form the dough into large cookie dough balls. Place them on the lined baking sheet.
⭐ Finally, bake until the edges are just golden brown.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can you make the chocolate chip oatmeal cookie dough ahead of time?
Absolutely! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap (I like to do it in a tube or cylindrical shape) and then foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or in the freezer indefinitely.
Can you cook the dough from frozen?
Yes, you’ll just want to add an extra few minutes of bake time.
What kind of chocolate chips to use for chocolate chip oatmeal cookies?
We used milk chocolate and the cookies were sweet and delicious! If you want to tone the sweetness down a notch, you can use semi sweet chocolate chips.
How can I prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking?
Ensuring that your butter is softened but not melted and using the correct amount of flour are key factors in preventing excessive spreading. Additionally, spacing the cookie dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet will allow for proper air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
How do I know when the cookies are done baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are just golden brown. They may still appear slightly soft in the center, but they will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet.
Storage and leftovers
Can you freeze chocolate chip oatmeal cookies?
You can freeze these either before or after baking. If you are freezing before baking, make the dough into a tube/snake/cylindrical shape and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then again in foil. Alternatively, you can freeze in pre-portioned dough balls with parchment layered between.
To freeze baked cookies, allow them to cool, then store in a freezer safe container separating the layers with parchment paper, for up to 3 months.
How long do the chocolate chip oatmeal cookies last?
They will keep for about 3 days at room temperature in a sealed container, up to a week in the refrigerator, and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Tips and tricks
✅ For chewy cookies, make sure not to over-bake. They should still feel soft coming out of the oven and edges only slightly browning.
✅ If you love a crisp cookie, add 3 – 5 minutes additional bake time.
✅ Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to make sure the cookies don’t stick.
✅ Try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit for even more flavor and texture.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?
Yes, you can use salted butter, but you may want to reduce the added salt in the recipe to balance the overall saltiness.
Can I substitute quick oats with old-fashioned oats?
Yes, you can use old-fashioned oats, but the texture may be slightly different. Quick oats tend to blend more seamlessly into the dough, while old-fashioned oats may provide a heartier texture.
Can I use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips?
Absolutely! Feel free to use any type of chocolate chips you prefer, whether it’s milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate.
Can I add nuts or dried fruits to the cookie dough?
Yes, you can customize the recipe by adding chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) or dried fruits (like raisins or cranberries) to the dough. Just fold them in along with the oats and chocolate chips.
Do I need to chill the cookie dough before baking?
Chilling the dough is not necessary for this recipe, but if you prefer thicker cookies with a slightly different texture, you can chill the dough for about 30 minutes before shaping and baking.
What to enjoy with oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies (serving suggestions)
These cookies are so delicious and they’re a staple in our cookie recipe rotation. Try enjoying them after some buffalo chicken stuffed shells, parmesan roasted potatoes, and tortellini alfredo.
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Tools we love
- Baking sheets – We love these from Nordicware. I use mine constantly.
- Silicon baking mat – Nothing sticks to these, I swear by them!
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How to Make Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick oats
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar for two minutes using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix well, scraping down sides as needed.
- Stir in the quick oats and the chocolate chips.
- Form cookie dough into 1/4 cup size balls and place 2" apart on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake on the center rack of a 350℉ preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are just golden brown.
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Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies
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Beth says
These are some seriously delicious cookies. The oatmeal gives them a great texture, and the chocolate chips are so melty and delicious in them.
Amanda says
This is a combination of my two favorite cookies and I cannot get enough of it!
Erin says
So good! I made this and everybody at our house loves it!
Sandra says
These are my favorite cookies and so glad I found this recipe! It was easy to make and came out perfect!
Catalina says
Your Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies recipe is out of this world! They were chewy, chocolatey, and had just the right amount of oats for texture.