These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies blend the comforting chew of oats with the indulgent richness of chocolate chips. Featuring a mix of brown and white sugar, a splash of vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies balance sweetness and spice in every bite. The texture is hearty yet tender, with oats providing chew and chocolate delivering a luscious melt. Ideal for lunchboxes, potlucks, or cozy evenings, this nostalgic cookie captures the warmth of home baking with pantry staples and familiar flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup milk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups oats
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups chocolate chips (or more )
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Fats and Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla extract and milk. Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Step 4: Mix Dry with Wet
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring to combine.
Step 5: Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 6: Bake
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Tips
- Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies
- Substitute raisins or nuts for some chocolate chips
- Use dark chocolate chips for deeper flavor
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for warmth
- Reduce sugar slightly if using sweetened chips
- Bake until edges are set for chewy centers
- Use old-fashioned oats only (not quick oats)
- Freeze dough balls for make-ahead baking
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2.4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 75IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.8mg
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