These are THE BEST Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! I promise, you will love them! These homemade oatmeal cookies are a one-bowl wonder that is ready in 25 minutes (YAY!).
There are lots of delicious, classic oatmeal cookie flavors in here: think cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla with lots of old-fashioned oats and perfectly chewy centers.
I love cinnamon and chocolate together, so I went big and put a full 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in the cookie. To be honest, I don’t think the cinnamon flavor is that pronounced in the final taste. It’s more of a hint of cinnamon.
However, if you’re looking for more chocolate chip cookie vibes than oatmeal cookie vibes, you can cut the cinnamon back or omit entirely.
This cookie tastes delicious both ways!
I love baking with oats, they make everything so cozy! Try these Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies, Fluffy Banana Oat Snacking Cake is so freaking delicious, you must try.
I also have my Classic Oatmeal Cookie recipe (less oats than this recipe and with raisins) and you should definitely take a look at my GF DF Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. These are a knock-off of an Erewhon’s cookie and are *not* a traditional oatmeal cookie in the slightest.
Not to be missed are these Chocolate Dipped Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (like an It’s It) or these Toasted Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies. Enjoy!
Why You Should Bake This Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
with Chocolate Chips
- These are soft, buttery and flavorful
- The oats make these cookies mega chewy
- Lots of rich, cozy flavor from the brown sugar, vanilla and oatmeal trifecta
- A one-bowl recipe, we LOVE to see it
- Mixed and baked in under 25 minutes (no rest time!)
- Puddles of gooey chocolate chips (need I say more)
- These can be made with or without a mixer
The Baker’s Guide to Measuring Flour
One of the biggest (and most common) mistakes in baking is how we measure flour. If you find yourself without a scale, see my top tips on how to properly measure flour for the perfect amount every time!
The Best Oats for Oatmeal Cookies
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, just like what you can get at the grocery store. I prefer not to use quick-cooking oats as it can act more like flour, rather than oats. Plus you’ll miss out on that chewiness.
This also isn’t a cookie for steel-cut oats.
How To Make These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Below are step-by-step photos (with captions) to make THE BEST Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies perfect every time! My biggest tips are:
- Use the correct oats. As mentioned above, quick-cooking oats or steel-cut oats won’t cut it. ;) Use old-fashion rolled oats.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet. When they come out of the oven, they will seem slightly underdone. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes to get that perfectly soft, chewy texture.
That’s it! These cookies are so simple I can’t wait for you to try them!
Hi Rebecca! I made these in regular cookie size, to take for a group baseball weekend, and everyone raved about them! They are truly the BEST oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever made or eaten in my whole life! (And I have made a ton of different recipes over the years). Thank you for another great recipe!
—SUSAN
Choosing Chocolate For Your Oatmeal Cookies
For really delicious chocolate chips that you can get at the grocery store, you can’t go wrong with Ghirardelli. This particular Ghirardelli chocolate melts surprisingly well and tastes just delicious.
If I want to spend a little more on my chocolate I’ll opt for these Callebaut callets or this huge Callebaut block for chunks (I used this for the photos). These both melt beautifully and are so delicious in cookies!
Remember that ‘dark chocolate’ is an umbrella term that ranges from semi-sweet chocolate chips (or bars, discs and chunks) to bittersweet chocolate. Use what you have on hand and whatever makes you happy.
You can use chocolate chunks (like I did in the video and photos) or chocolate chips in this recipe. Both styles will look pretty, so again, dealer’s choice.
One last chocolate note…I was generous in the amount of chocolate in this cookie. If you like a subtle approach to chocolate in your cookies, consider reducing the amount to 3/4 cup (128 g) of chocolate chunks/chips.
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Either an Electric Stand Mixer or this is my favorite Hand-Held Mixer (it’s in all of my videos!)
This isn’t necessary for these cookies, but I love a mixer moment.
My favorite extra-large Cookie Sheets
These will let you bake more cookies at a time (make sure they’ll fit in your oven). These are restaurant grade and I love them for everything from cookies to roasting veggies and sheet-pan dinners!
The Spatula that I use for literally EVERYTHING
The set of heat-safe Glass Bowls that I use for mixing
My favorite Baking Scale
More Oat and Chocolate Treats
I love baking with oats, they make everything so cozy! This Fluffy Banana Oat Snacking Cake is so freaking delicious, you must try.
I also have my Classic Oatmeal Cookie (less oats than this recipe and with raisins) and you should definitely take a look at my GF DF Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. These are a knock-off of an Erewhon’s cookie and are *not* a traditional oatmeal cookie in the slightest.
And if you’re looking for more chocolate chip cookies, try these Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies or these Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Not oat or chocolate related (but just as delicious!), try these Easy Soft Sugar Cookies (they’re so good!).
Enjoy The Best Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!
The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons (170 g) unsalted butter ( room temperature)
- 1 cup (210 g) light brown sugar, packed (you can also use dark brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon (13 g) real vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons (26 g) water (room temperature)
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/3 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour (how to measure flour)
- 2 ½ cups (250 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cup (255 g) dark chocolate, chopped ( see note)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and cover several baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In an electric stand mixer* fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon and mix on medium for 4 minutes, or until lightened in color and texture. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated. With the mixer on low add the eggs one at a time, completely mixing the first before adding the next, and then add in the water, salt, baking powder and baking soda and mix for 1 minute more, or until well blended.
- Add the flour and oats and mix until the cookie dough is almost blended. You’ll still see streaks of flour. Add the chocolate and mix for 1 minute more, or until the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough. Roll 3-tablespoon-sized balls and allow 2-inches (5-cm) between them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies, one sheet at a time, in the center of the oven for 13 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes and then move to a cooling rack to finish cooling down.
I made a few changes because i didn’t have some ingredients. I used whole wheat flour, sugar free salted caramel syrup instead of vanilla, chai powder instead of cinnamon and added walnuts and dark chocolate chunks and it’s so good. I had to stop myself from eating them all!
The chai sounds so delicious!! Enjoy your cookies! xo
Delicious! I love your blog layout! It’s so helpful! Great job
Aw thank you so much!! xo
Hi Rebecca! I made these in regular cookie size, to take for a group baseball weekend, and everyone raved about them! They are truly the BEST oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever made or eaten in my whole life! (And I have made a ton of different recipes over the years). Thank you for another great recipe!
Hi Susan!
You are most welcome. I love hearing this, thank you!!
xox
Enjoyed these but found they were slightly on the dry side? I made sure I measured the flour properly, and didn’t go overboard with the baking soda/powder, but maybe it had to do with how long I had them in there for. I extended the time by a couple minutes since I don’t care for gooey cookies, but thats the only explanation I can come up with..
Also found cinnamon was a bit heavy handed.. I find that it crashes with the smoothness of chocolate, or steals the attention of the flavor when it’s a little more than I prefer.
This all could be just a preference thing, and my baking skills thing, but thought I’d share. Thanks for sharing a recipe with whole classic oats! It’s hard to find recipes with them. :)
Hi Jen!
I would definitely say that the extended bake time probably dried them out. If you follow the bake time listed and let them cool on the baking sheet, they get the perfect texture.
Feel free to reduce or omit the cinnamon next time!
xo
This recipe is awesome it’s my go-to when I want to make cookies with random bits of leftover chocolate I have laying around the house haha
Love your name! ;)
I’m so happy you’re loving this recipe! xo
Have not tried yet but can’t wait. Sounds so yummy.
You will like them but you’ll want half the chocolate!! ;)
Thanks Dad!
xo
I started freezing my dough balls and it has been a game changer. Your tips are always so helpful.
Love meeting another ball freezer ;)
xox
So yum!! Love your chocolate chip recipes!
Thanks for your sweet words!!
xo
Always love your recipes, and this one is no different So yummy and directions are easy to follow!
Aw thanks Allison! I hope you love these cookies!! xx
Chocolate chip oatmeal cookie! One of my favorites ❤️. Love all of your tips
Thank you!!! I hope you love them! xo