Delish Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

I made these Delish Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies because my sweet tooth and my inner lazy chef agreed on something for once. Think chewy oats bumping shoulders with chocolate that always manages to melt onto my keyboard when I’m not looking. They’re special because they feel wholesome-ish (hello oats), indulgent (hello chocolate), and forgiving of kitchen chaos (hello me). Try them because they’ll make you look like you have your life together for at least a snack break.

I once brought a plate of these to a family gathering and my husband, who believes every baked good is a personal challenge, announced he’d test the structural integrity by stacking them into a leaning tower. He tripped, the tower collapsed, and the dog got one. Then my kid decided the fallen cookie crumbs were “sprinkles” and decorated their shirt. I cried, laughed, and then ate three crumbs off the couch like a civilized adult. Lesson: bring extra, or don’t trust men and children with architecture.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use store-bought mix: Not ashamed. Dump it like grown-up pancakes and call it efficiency.
– Skip chilling the dough: Do it when you’re desperate. Cookies spread a little more, but so does my tolerance for doing dishes.
– No measuring drama: Eyeball the oats. If your arm gets tired, you probably added too much.
– Line the pan: Parchment or silicone mat = less scrubbing. You owe your future self this favor.
– One-bowl trick: Toss dry stuff in, add wet stuff, stir. Fewer bowls = less guilt about not washing them immediately.

Serving Ideas

– With a glass of cold milk — obvious and blissful. If you’re over 12, pretend it’s an adult pairing.
– Warm them 10 seconds in the microwave and pair with ice cream. Yes, this is a technical sundae and yes, you deserve it.
– Serve with coffee if your day is pretending to be productive.
– Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts and you need moral support. I won’t judge; I’ll sip along.

What to Serve It With

– Plain: because too many extras is commitment.
– Nut butter spread: for when you want to feel like you’re being responsible.
– Fresh fruit on the side: aesthetic points and fewer crumbs on the couch? Maybe.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t cram too many cookies on the pan. They need personal space.
– If the cookies come out flat, your butter was too soft or your dough needed a chill. Or you angrily punched the mixer—no judgment, but try not to.
– Use rolled oats for texture, not instant oats unless you enjoy porridge vibes.
– If you forget the chocolate chips, add chunks of a chocolate bar. Kitchen improvisation is where memories (and crumbs) are made.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Airtight container at room temp for 3 days if you’re fast.
– Fridge for up to a week if you’re trying to be sensible.
– Freeze flat in a bag for up to 3 months. Thaw and pretend you baked them that morning.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Add nuts for crunch or pretzels for salty drama.
– Use dark chocolate for grown-up moodiness, or milk chocolate for pure nostalgia.
– Oat-free? Try almond flour and accept a slightly different personality.

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Delish Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

These delicious chocolate oatmeal cookies are a perfect treat for any time of the day!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup butter softened
• ▢ 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
• ▢ 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1.5 cup oats old-fashioned
• ▢ 1 cup chocolate chips
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
• In another bowl, mix oats, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the oat mixture to the butter mixture and stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
• Drop by tablespoon onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
• Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week to maintain freshness.