Description
With the perfect balance of oats, chocolate, and that satisfying chewiness, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, soft (not melted)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional **1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, macadamia)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Step 2
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar for a few minutes until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into the creamed mixture until just blended. Do NOT over mix.
- Stir in the quick oats, chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Use a cookie scoop or drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an uncreased or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven until slightly brown around the edges and just barely set in the middle .
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies are best when fully cooled.