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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 180 kcal

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
Keyword chocolate chip, classic dessert, family favorite, from scratch, homemade cookies, oatmeal cookies, vintage baking
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