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    Home » Cookies » Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Crisp Edge

    By Elizabeth Waterson // Jan 11, 2024 (Updated Feb 13, 2026) // 4 Comments

    Jump to Recipe· 4.8 from 4 reviews
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    oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on a grey surface with chocolate chips and oats.

    These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with big chocolate chips that melt into every bite, while hearty oats add comforting texture and wholesome appeal. Made with a blend of brown sugar for chew and just the right amount of crisp edges, this cookie strikes the perfect balance between chewy and slightly golden. Easy to mix and fun to bake, these cookies are a nostalgic classic everyone reaches for - perfect with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of coffee.

    oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on a grey surface with chocolate chips and oats.
    Chewy edges and melty chocolate: yes, please!

    For years I have always wanted to create my version of a perfect oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, it has taken me just that though, years! The cookie starts off with brown butter which I think just pair so beautifully with the oats. The brown butter creates a nutty, carmely undertone. Then I use rolled oats for a good, thick chew. And while you could use all milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips or just use semi-sweet chocolate chips I LOVE the combination of milk and dark.

    I hope you love these cookies as much as my sisters and I love them! I have since developed some more cookies off of this base recipe including these scrumptious peanut butter oatmeal cookies checkout all of my cookies recipes.

    stack of chocolate chip oatmeal cookies on a wire rack on an orange linen with a grey surface.

    The Real MVP Ingredients

    • Old-fashioned oats: These give the cookies hearty texture and chew - quick oats will work but yield a softer, less defined chew.
    • Brown sugar: Adds moisture and chewiness; it's what helps these cookies stay soft inside with gently crisped edges.
    • Chocolate chips or chunks: Sweet pockets of melty chocolate that punctuate every bite - choose quality chips or chunks for best flavor.
    • Butter + egg: Butter provides flavor and structure, while the egg adds moisture and lift without toughness.
    • Vanilla & salt: Small but powerful - vanilla rounds out sweetness, and salt balances the sugars while highlighting chocolate.

    Mix-ins you could add some raisins or nuts to the cookie dough as well if you wanted. Walnuts or pecans are my favorite nuts to add to cookie dough.

    ingredients for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in small ingredients on a grey surface.

    For ingredient quantities please reference the recipe card below. On the recipe card there is a button for US or M (Metric) measurements.

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    "Made it and it came out well … my daughter who is autistic and is very selective about certain food food textures loved it so this made me extremely happy ."

    Rachel
    Jump to Recipe· 4.8 from 4 reviews

    Instructions for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (A Visual Guide)

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    Brown butter and add to a bowl with chunks of butter then combine.
    sugars mixed into butter then eggs and vanilla extract added on a grey surface with an orange linen.
    Add the brown sugar and granulated mix and beat for 1 minute. Add in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract beat for two minutes.
    wet ingredients mixed together until light and fluffy in a glass bowl on a grey surface with an orange linen.
    After the two minutes let the batter rest for 30 seconds mix for another minute to two minutes. The mixture will be much lighter in color.
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    Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, cornstarch, and oats.
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    Slowly add flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined then stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough.
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    Scoop cookie dough into balls and bake.
    chocolate chip oatmeal cookies cooling on a wire rack.
    Add extra chocolate chips right after baking then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

    Don't Skip These (Trust Me!)

    • Use old-fashioned oats: They hold up better through baking and give the classic chewy texture rather than turning mushy.
    • Chill the dough if time allows: A quick 30-minute chill helps the cookies spread less and bake up more tender.
    • Don't overmix after adding oats & chips: Fold in until just combined to avoid tough cookies.

    Check out this post on my Cookie Baking Tips

    ★★★★★ Please let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a star rating and comment below!

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    oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on a grey surface with chocolate chips and oats.

    Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Crisp Edge

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    4.8 from 4 reviews

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    These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with big chocolate chips that melt into every bite, while hearty oats add comforting texture and wholesome appeal. Made with a blend of brown sugar for chew and just the right amount of crisp edges, this cookie strikes the perfect balance between chewy and slightly golden. Easy to mix and fun to bake, these cookies are a nostalgic classic everyone reaches for - perfect with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of coffee.

    • Total Time: 56 Minutes
    • Yield: 12 Cookies 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 2oz (¼ Cup) Unsalted Butter, browned
    • 2oz (¼ Cup) Unsalted Butter, cut into small cubes
    • 150 grams (¾ Cup) Brown Sugar
    • 50 grams (¼ Cup) Granulated Sugar
    • 1 Large Egg + 1 Egg Yolk, at room temp.
    • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
    • 156 gram ( 1 ¼ Cup) All Purpose Flour
    • 1.5 Teaspoon Salt
    • 1.5 Teaspoons Baking Soda
    • 2 Teaspoons Cornstarch
    • 100 grams (1 Cup) Rolled Oats
    • 170 grams (1 Cup) Chocolate Chips*

    Instructions

    1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt the first 2oz of butter, watch carefully and mix constantly. The butter will begin to turn more of a golden color with brown flecks and become foamy, you will smell a nutty aroma. This is browned butter, take it off before it becomes burnt butter.
    2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer add the brown butter and the regular butter, mix until the butter is all combined. Add the brown sugar and granulated mix and beat for 1 minute. Add in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract beat for two minutes. After the two minutes let the batter rest for 30 seconds mix for another minute to two minutes. The mixture will be much lighter in color.
    3. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, cornstarch, and oats.
    4. Slowly add flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined then stir in the chocolate chips. Place dough covered in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
    5. Preheat oven to 375F/190C and line a baking sheet with a Silpat liner or parchment paper.
    6. Scoop 2 tablespoons balls of dough and bake for 10-12 minutes, the cookies should be just, they will cook a little bit more on the tray while they cool. Add extra chocolate chips on top right after baking if desired. After 5 minutes of cooling transfer the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for 5 days.

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    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson
    • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
    • Chill Time: 30 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 11 Minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Rachel says

      November 13, 2023 at 9:55 pm

      Made it and it came out well … my daughter who is autistic and is very selective about certain food food textures loved it so this made me extremely happy .

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    2. Lydia says

      January 12, 2024 at 5:08 pm

      This recipe is my favorite. I am absolutely obsessed!

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      February 29, 2024 at 4:14 pm

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