Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
A crispy outer layer and soft center filled with hearty oats, cocoa and chocolate chips makes an amazing cookie.
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 207kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups quick oats
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside.1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In large mixer bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla.1 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Beat until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.2 eggs
- Gradually beat in flour mixture. Add oatmeal. Mix well.2 cups quick oats
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using.12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Use a cookie dough scoop to make balls. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.
Notes
- I cup of chopped walnuts can be mixed in along with the chocolate chips if desired.
- Yields 30 - 48 cookies depending on size.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg