The only oatmeal cookie recipe you will ever need! Soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies loaded with oats and chocolate chips!
I’ll admit that oatmeal cookies are not usually high on my list of cookies. I usually prefer the traditional chocolate chip cookie, or peanut butter chocolate chip, or Nutella chocolate chip.
Do you see a pattern here?? I think we can agree chocolate chips make everything better.
But, the reason I generally stay away from oatmeal is the dreaded raisin.
You know what I’m talking about. You think you’re biting into a perfectly chewy and delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and then you bit into a raisin.
It’s the worst. WORST.
Clearly I am not a raisin fan, never have been, likely never will be. I don’t mind the flavor so much as the texture. Why ruin a perfectly good cookie with chewy, gummy raisins??
I know some of you will vehemently disagree with my raisin aversion and insist that it’s not a true oatmeal cookie without the chewy suckers, but that’s ok.
Thankfully these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies can be made with either raisins or chocolate chips and be just as delicious. Heck go crazy and add some nuts while you’re at it!
I’ve remixed these cookies a few times already with pecans and dried cranberries (NOT the same as raisins), caramelized apples, and turned them into cookie cups.
The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies here though… they’re delicious.
Like, SO. GOOD. Perfectly soft and chewy, just the right amount of oats (they are quite loaded with oats, but that’s how I like them) and chocolate with some sea salt thrown in for good measure.
Using sea salt in cookies is my favorite thing to do!! Just swap out regular salt in your cookie recipe for flakey sea salt and prepare to be amazed.
It adds such a delicious kick to cookies and those salty bites only help to enhance the sweetness.
If you like really soft and chewy cookies, make sure not to over-bake them!
They’re done when the edges are lightly browned and the center still looks very unset. They will continue to cook and firm up once you take them out of the oven.
I can’t go through this post and not talk about the bloom on my chocolate chips. It has been HOT and HUMID here and in a west-facing, no a/c apartment, it’s practically unavoidable.
You’ve likely noticed this on chocolate at some point in your life. White streaks of either fat or sugar caused by heat and/or moisture. If you were to eat a piece of chocolate like this, you’d notice it had more of a grainy texture to it.
Not ideal and definitely not aesthetically pleasing, but thankfully the bloom has no effect on the flavor or texture of the chocolate chips once baked.
They are perfectly ok to use!
How can I adapt these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Next time I make these oatmeal cookies I think I’ll pass on the cinnamon. I’ve discovered that I don’t particularly like the combo of chocolate and cinnamon so I’d skip it and maybe add some walnuts or pecans for more flavor/texture.
If you prefer raisins in your oatmeal cookies, feel free to swap out the chocolate chips. You may want to start with 1 cup of raisins though, or if you’re a raisin fiend, go for the full 2 cups!
If you’re looking for a go-to oatmeal cookie recipe, this one is for you!
Notes & tips for the perfect chewy oatmeal cookies:
- I used a small (2 tsp) cookie scoop for these.
- If you like really soft and chewy cookies, make sure not to over bake them! They’re done when the edges are lightly browned and the center still looks very unset.
- If you prefer raisins, feel free to swap out the chocolate chips — you may want to start with 1 cup of raisins though, and adjust to your liking.
- I use sea salt in all my cookies. It’s a great contrast with the sweetness of the cookie. Feel free to use regular salt if you don’t have sea salt handy.
- Chopped nuts can be added as well if you like. Customize to your heart’s content!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars on med-high until pale and fluffy (approx. 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition, and beat on high for 1 minute. Add vanilla.
- Turn mixer to low and add flour mixture, mix until combined.
- Add oats and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined.
- Chill dough in the fridge for an hour (optional, but yields better results).
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a Silpat.
- Using a small cookie scoop, place cookies on baking sheet 2″ apart. I did 11 cookies per sheet.
- Bake for 10mins or until edges are lightly browned but center is still soft and unset.
- Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Originally published March 2016
Mandi says
I’m usually an oatmeal raisin person, but was craving chocolate chip today. These were a huge hit in our house with 5 kids. So soft and delicious!
Olivia says
Thank you, Mandi! Glad everyone enjoyed them 🙂
Wendy Burston says
I’m going to make these tomorrow and wondered if it would work with whole wheat flour.
Olivia says
Hi Wendy! I don’t see why not. Let me know how you like them!
Wendy Burston says
We’ll I had to use mostly quick oats because we ran out of the large flakes and used whole wheat flour. They taste great but not as chewy as I like them, they’re more soft. Also it took 19 minutes for them to cook on parchment paper on a cooking stone. Will try again with larger flakes next time. Very convenient that the measurement of the chocolate chips is actually one bag.
Lidia says
AWESOME!!!!!!!
Olivia says
Glad you loved them, Lidia!
LeaChristy says
My new favorite! I added toasted pecans to my multi chocolate chip cookie dough. Frist batch perfect. Second batch my stupid timer quit I’m not sure how long they were in the oven but they were still very delicious more toward crisply crumbly YUM. I LOVE ALL THE OATS
Olivia says
Hi LeaChristy! Love your additions. Glad you loved these!
Ashleigh Henrichs says
Liv, this is my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. I’ve made these so many times and my kids love them. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Olivia says
Hi Ashleigh! Thank you for the wonderful feedback. I’m so glad you love them!
Bryan Murrell says
Made these with my daughter yesterday and there isn’t many left!
We don’t mind the raisins in our house so I halfed the chocolate chip amount and added a cup of raisins. Also added half a cup of coconut too!
The scoop amount and cooking time recommended is perfect!
Great recipe!
Olivia says
Hi Bryan! I’m so glad you both loved these. They dont last too long around here either! Coconut sounds like a delicious addition. I’ll have to give that a try.
MARISA DIMAURO says
I made these this weekend and was so impressed with how they came out. By far the best recipie I have used for oatmeal chocolate chips! My bf couldn’t stop eating them and they were a hit with kids too. Thank you so much! Will 100% be making these often 🙂
Olivia says
Thank you Marisa! I’m happy to hear everyone loved them. They are a big hit over here too!
Corley says
Oh my goodness. I never leave recipe reviews but this one was way too good not to review!! I am a HUGE chocolate cookie lover which means I am always making them and never getting them JUST right. I tried this recipe randomly and I don’t know what this sorcery it is but OH MAN IT IS SOOO GOOD!!! We scarfed them down so fast. Just make them!!
Olivia says
Hi Corley! thank you for the amazing feedback! These cookies are my favorites and I’m glad you loved them too.
Rita Bashaw says
Just made these tonight… not disappointed, these were soft & chewy and crispy on the edges. Absolutely delicious!
Olivia says
Hi Rita! Thanks for the wonderful feedback, I’m glad you liked them 🙂
Shelby says
Can I make this with dairy free butter?
Olivia says
Hi Shelby! I haven’t tried it myself. It might affect the consistency and likely the flavour too. I would give it a try though.
Marci Whitaker says
I’m a little confused on the time. Baked mine for 8 minutes and it’s fine for the 2 tsp size but 10 min would be too much. I’ll use a larger scoop next time. The 2 tsp is too small for this cookie, IMO
Olivia says
Hi Marci! Every oven bakes differently so baking times are just a guideline. It also depends how many pans you have in the oven, I usually have two.
Lindsay says
Excellent recipe! Our whole family (even my five year old who hates oatmeal in any form) loved them. Definitely will be making these again.
Olivia says
Hi Lindsay! I am glad these won over your five year old 🙂 Thanks for the feedback!
Josephine says
Great recipe, so easy to make we really enjoyed them!
Olivia says
Thank you, Josephine!
Janey says
These are my go to chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe!! Thanks so much for sharing an amazingly delicious recipe with all of us!! 🫶
Olivia says
Thanks Janey! So glad you all love them.
Katherine says
I can not get my cookies round help
Olivia says
Hi Katherine! Do you mean before or after baking? What is the issue you’re running into?
Kim says
This is an amazing cookie recipe! Made them exactly as written and they are delicious! So happy to have found this recipe. Taking them to a meeting tonight!
Olivia says
Thanks so much, Kim!
KC says
Can I chill the dough overnight?
Olivia says
Hi KC! For sure, that will be fine.
Angel says
These were the most AMAZING cookies I’ve ever made!! My entire family loved them! I might add some macadamia nuts sometime just for fun, but seriously this recipe as is was incredible. I’m making them for second time in 3 days 😄.
Olivia says
Hi Angel! The macadamia nuts would be a delicious addition. So glad you love these as much as I do 🙂
Alyssa says
Raisins! Yuck! I’m with you on that. I also don’t like walnuts being added to cookies or brownies. It ruins a dessert.
Olivia says
Haha! I’m a straight up choco chip girlie myself.
Cheri says
The absolute best chocolate chip/oatmeal cookie recipe ever!! My family and I loved the addition of cinnamon. FABULOUS!!!
Olivia says
Thanks so much, Cheri!