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Chocolate chip cookies are one of my absolute favorite cookies on the planet. I use my go-to recipe about once a month (sometimes more often) and it always produces a classic, soft and chewy winner.
Today on this rainy, dreary Saturday afternoon, I decided to make another batch. Except that – GASP! – I did two things differently.
The first thing was to add oatmeal to the cookie dough. I like a warm oatmeal raisin cookie now and again, but not enough that I make them a lot at home. Oatmeal and chocolate chips, however? Mind blowing. I used quick cook oats because that’s what I happened to have in the pantry, but if you have traditional oats, that would work fine. Just don’t use instant oatmeal.
The second thing I did differently was that I used a 50/50 flour blend (50% whole wheat; 50% all-purpose) instead of just all-purpose. The blend happened to be what I had in the pantry, and I was out of the white stuff.
Know what? The addition of whole wheat worked great, and I liked the added “tooth” it gave the cookies without being too rubbery. I think the extra level of flavor from the whole wheat went nicely with the oats too. If you don’t have whole wheat flour, using only all-purpose would totally be fine.
Mmmm…. Time to grab a glass of cold milk and a couple cookies!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies combine the heartiness of quick-cook oats with the sweetness of semi-sweet chocolate chips. A blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours adds a delightful texture, making them soft and chewy with a satisfying "tooth." Perfect for a rainy day treat, these cookies are easy to make and pair wonderfully with a cold glass of milk.
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-1/8 cups whole wheat/all-purpose flour blend
- 1/2 cup quick cook oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6-ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
I am excited to try your recipe. Chocolate chip cookies are the best… but I never make them anymore because of how unhealthy they can be. Your recipe is like a “healthy” cowboy cookie! very interesting
~Stephanie
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HHMOMMA – You could try them with all whole wheat flour and dark chocolate chips to make them even healthier, and I bet they’d still taste good!
I always add oats to my cookies but I hadn’t thought to try a wheat/all-purpose blend. I’m going to bookmark your recipe!
Cynthia – Hope you like it!
Good idea!! I will for sure!