Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

There’s something so homey about the smell of oatmeal cookies baking. They’re the perfect balance of chewy and sweet, and they make my heart sing!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
5. Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
6. Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Flavor Profile

These cookies are a delightful mix of chewy oats and rich chocolatey goodness. The slight sweetness from the sugars, paired with the subtle warmth from the cinnamon (if you choose to add it), makes each bite feel like a cozy hug!

Enjoy baking these scrumptious treats, and remember—cookies are always best shared! Let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like to make any alterations. Happy baking, dear!