Directions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
- Add the Liquid Ingredients:
- Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Incorporate Oats and Chocolate Chips:
- Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed. This will help prevent the oatmeal and chocolate chips from spreading too much.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Place small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each. You can use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform size.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look a little soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool the Cookies:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Final Thoughts:
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delightful combination of soft oats and rich chocolate chunks, making them a very popular choice. Their ideal texture, with crispy edges and a soft center, is loved by both children and adults. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or keep some dough on hand to bake later, these cookies are sure to be a hit at home. Plus, they freeze well, so you can always have them ready for when you want a sweet treat.
Enjoy these cookies as a sweet indulgence, a special treat, or a thoughtful gift for someone you care about!
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