Easy Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies (with VIDEO!)

These chewy oatmeal dark chocolate cookies have a crispy exterior and a gooey, soft center that makes each bite perfectly balanced! These taste even better warm with a cold glass of milk fresh out the oven! If you love a chewy cookie that takes inspiration from a classic oatmeal cookie recipe, then this one is for you!

This oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe has simple ingredients, a chewy texture, and requires little baking time!

The BEST oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!

I have experimented with chocolate chip cookie recipes over the years but never thought to use oatmeal in them until I was short 1/2 cup of flour one day. I replaced the amount I was missing with oatmeal and it resulted in an amazingly chewy cookie that was still super soft in the center!

The great thing about this recipe is that raisins are nowhere to be found. I love a classic cookie, but raisins have never been my favorite. I always opt for dark chocolate when I am baking too. The balanced sweetness from dark chocolate is just unmatched compared to a regular semi-sweet chocolate chip cookie. Here are some of the reasons why these are the BEST oatmeal chocolate chip cookies you will ever try:

• They are soft in the inside and have a slightly crispy exterior which makes every bite perfect!
• The dark chocolate chips, and addition of pecans, make these cookies the perfect balance of sweet and nutty!
• This recipe makes about 24-30 cookies depending on how big you make them. That is a perfect amount for a small party or even just to have extras to freeze (though, at my house, these cookies do not last more than 2 days!).
• This recipe uses melted butter! You don’t have to worry about getting your butter out hours before so it will be at room temperature. I always forget to do that so I created this recipe to help other forgetful people like me! You could also brown your butter on the stove for 510 minutes for a richer and more flavorful cookie!

The other great thing about this cookie recipe is that it only takes 20 minutes start to finish, including bake time! This is perfect for when you are craving something sweet and don’t have a lot of time to spare. This recipe is a yummy twist on a classic oatmeal cookie that you and your family and friends will love!

Ingredients for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Brown and White Sugar: I use a mixture of both white and brown sugar for this recipe. The white sugar creates a fluffy and soft interior while the brown sugar creates that chewy texture and moisture that makes this cookie taste extra special.
• Butter: Unsalted butter is what I prefer for this recipe and I use melted butter. Melting the butter is what allows these cookies to spread more and create larger sized cookies like a bakery style cookie!
• Oats: I used quick oats for this recipe. They create great chewiness and a strong structure that make oatmeal cookies different than your normal chocolate chip cookie. You could also use old fashioned oats for this recipe as well.
• Vanilla and Cinnamon: I believe a good cookie needs some vanilla extract in there! I used pure vanilla extract for this but use what you have on hand. Adding a pinch of cinnamon creates a warm flavor that compliments the oats in this cookie recipe.
• All purpose flour: The flour gives these cookies their rise and shape. You can make this recipe gluten free by substituting gluten-free flour.
• Eggs: I know egg prices are crazy high right now, but this recipe uses eggs to create a good structure and moisture to the cookie so they don’t become crumbly, dry, and dense.
• Chocolate Chips:  Use any chocolate you love, but I personally think dark chocolate chips create a cookie that is balanced and the perfect sweetness!
• Pecans: I love adding pecans to this recipe because they taste amazing with the oats and dark chocolate chips. Feel free to leave this out if you are nut-free!

How to make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with VIDEO!

• First, melt the butter then let it cool before mixing in both the white and brown sugar as well as the vanilla extract. Cream with a hand mixer for about 3 minutes.

• Next, add in your room temperature eggs. Beat until smooth and well combined.

• Add in the flour, pinch of salt, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and oats. Combine on low speed until the dry ingredients are incorporated into the cookie dough.

• Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips and pecans by hand or with a spatula if the mixture becomes too thick for your mixer. Do this until just well combined. Your dough will be slightly sticky!

• Using a large cookie scoop or a tablespoon, shape the cookies into a ball and place on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper. For larger cookies, press the palm of your hand on each ball until they are evenly flattened.

• Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm with a cold glass of milk!

Tips for the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!

• Use room-temperature eggs. This will help the dough stay consistent and make sure everything is evenly incorporated.
• Melt the butter for a larger and more caramelized cookie. I love my cookies to be a little larger and resemble a bakery style cookie, so that is why I use melted butter. Let the butter cool 5-10 minutes after you melt it and so your dough will be lump free.
• Take cookies out early. At the 8 minute mark, I usually take a look and see if the edges are browned and set. I love taking them out here because they will cook a little more as they sit and cool which will create the most perfectly soft interior. It is better to take them out earlier than later!
• Use your favorite chocolate chips! Switch it up with milk, semi-sweet, or even peanut butter chocolate chips!

Make sure to enjoy these with a tall glass of milk fresh out the oven! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, or in the freezer for a couple of months! I doubt you will have any leftovers though, these cookies are THAT GOOD! I hope you enjoy this recipe, and as always, poftă bună!