Today’s tried-and-true recipe is from King Arthur Baking Company—Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies! These are the best chocolate chip oatmeal cookies I’ve ever made. They are soft and chewy with a crispy edge, loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and nutty oats. Chocolate Chip Cookie perfection. Bonus, they can be made gluten-free too.
Please note – this is not a sponsored post, I have no affiliation with King Arthur Baking Company, I am just a fan.
Read rave reviews from people who tried this recipe on Pinterest (photos)!
This cookie recipe was King Arthur Baking Company’s 2015 Recipe of the Year. My sister sent me the recipe a few weeks ago; they have been her go-to chocolate chip cookies for the last year or so. Being married to a cookie monster and making the same chocolate chip cookies for decades, I was ready to try something new. Two glasses of milk and six cookies later, my husband said the recipe is a keeper! He still loves my Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies, but these were a tasty, welcome change.
**King Arthur Baking Company credits the original recipe to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer non-profit. Thank you for such a wonderful cookie recipe and all you do. 🍪❤️**
I followed the recipe to a T, as directed. When it’s recipe of the year, no tweaks are needed.
Pour yourself a tall glass of cold milk and grab a few cookies…enjoy!
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a sponsored post. I have no affiliation with King Arthur Baking Company. I am just a fan of this awesome cookie recipe. When I share a tried-and-true recipe, I always credit the source and often will send you to the site for the directions. All you need to do is click “Print Recipe” below, and it will take you to the full recipe. One extra step for an awesome recipe—that’s it!
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Recipe found on King Arthur Baking Company – Originator of the recipe is Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, non-profit
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats – quick-cooking or old-fashioned
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt OR 3/4 teaspoon regular table salt
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar and brown sugar until blended well, smooth and creamy.
Next add egg, egg yolk and vanilla – mix well until smooth.
In a medium size bowl, add flour, oats, salt, baking soda and baking powder, mix well then add to the butter mixture. Mix until the flour mixture has completely incorporated – Do Not Over Mix.
Last, fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until evenly distributed – Do Not Over Mix.
Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough (pick the size you like) on prepared baking sheets 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 12–17 minutes, depending on size of cookies. Cookies are ready when they start to turn light golden brown with slightly dark edges.
Remove cookies and allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy!
To PRINT this awesome recipe, please head to King Arthur Baking Company – while you are there, be sure to read the rave reviews!
Tips
- be sure to use unsalted butter, at room temperature
- eggs need to be at room temperature too (1 large egg and 1 large egg yolk)
- recipe makes 20–100 cookies depending on size – I used a medium size Pampered Chef Scoop which made approximately 42 cookies
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers!
Jewel
I absolutely loved these cookies, I measured out my flower and I sifted it, and made sure there was no access. I added a little cinnamon and a little sugar cinnamon on one side of a cookie before I baked it it turned out really good, this is my new favorite they were moist they were tender crispy around the edges this is the best recipe I have ever made. Thank you so much for posting it now I am a winner thank you
Melody Lenhardt
I just made these and they came out so perfect! This is by far the best outcome I’ve had from a Pinterest recipe! Thank you!
Lisa Jefferies
Good cookie but too cakey for me. My fault for not seeing this recipe adds both baking soda & powder. Combined they make cookies rise. I wanted a flatter chewy cookie. Still, this one is still good!👍🏾
Mary
325 for 12-27 min
FAITH Schleifer
These cookies are the best! The only oatmeal cookie i make. I added an extra 1/2 c oatmeal and some walnuts. I chill the dough for an hour before baking. They are perfect every time
Mary
What is oven temperature and time for chocolate chip cookies
Mary Neumann
325 degrees F. You can print the recipe here, Mary –> https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-recipe
Christy
This is the best chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe ever! I do add nuts. I will never try another. Perfect!
MT
Well have to say despite the positive reviews, I couldn’t even taste the oats. I triple checked all my measurements. Found the cookies lacking in flavor and was disappointed. Glad others were happy though! 🙂
Kay
Your cookie picture sure doesn’t look like theirs. What’s up with that? Yours looks yummier, by the way.
Cecilia
Do you have a cook book on your recipes we can buy?
Christine
So disappointed. I was just about to make these cookies when I realized the link to the directions no longer works
Mary Neumann
Sorry about the broken link – it’s fixed now.
Grab the AWESOME recipe here, Christine–> https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-recipe
Vic
***** rating.
This is my new go to recipe…..cookies come out perfect every time. Cookies receive 2 thumbs up from recipients. Thank you for the link.
Shirley
I’m going to make me some. They really look goodShirley
Alivia
I have made this recipe so many times and they are amazing! BUT the last 3 times I’ve made them they have come out completely spread and melted on the cookie sheet. I haven’t changed a thing – recipe, ingredients/brands, followed to a T. What is going on?!
Mary Neumann
Hi Alivia,
My guess is your baking powder and/or baking soda are expired. If that’s not it, check out these great tips:
https://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2014/10/26/one-reason-cookies-spread/
https://www.bostongirlbakes.com/8-reasons-your-cookies-spread-too-much/
Shaakir
Mine too. All flat! 😟😢
Mary Neumann
Shaakir, check your baking soda and baking powder to see if they are fresh,that’s often why cookies/baked goods are flat if you followed the recipe to a T measuring everything properly.Even if they are flat, they are probably still delicious!
Yuliya
Flavor was awesome but mine ended up being super tough. Like I count commit murder with these. Could I have maybe over baked them?
Mary Neumann
Something definitely went wrong. Sounds like a measurement issue, possibly too much flour or over-baking, Yulya. These cookies are soft.
Here is a cookie troubleshooting guide:
https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/baking-tips/cookie-troubleshooting-guide
Abbian Yadon
I added the whole two eggs, salted butter and left out the salt, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup chocolate chips, an extra 1 or half cup of oats, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Plus only put 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Amazing cookies. Will use often.
Aminda
These cookies are the best cookies I’ve made in a long time!!! Made exactly like the recipe but I only had salted butter… SO Yummy!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Amanda
My cookies spread🍪😫 What did I do wrong? I followed to a tee,
Margie Lamb
You didn’t put the temperature to bake these cookies
Arlene
This would be a great treat for my friend who is 100% gf! What ingredients and how much of it to turn it into gluten free .
Roger White
I am really intrigued by this cookie recipe and will probably try it. How ever we rarely have rolled oats so I am wondering if you have ever used steel cut oats. I would like to know your feelings.
Mary Neumann
Hi Roger – Check this out. It depends on what texture you want your cookies. “Old-fashioned oats have been cut,steamed, and flattened with large rollers. Steel-cut oats are not as highly processed and look like tiny pellets. They produce a more al dente result.”
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/dark-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies-109497
Teresa
These look fabulous, I have eaten these cookies at the VT store at KAF and would love to make them after being reminded how good they are from your blog. Your photos look a bit different than the ones on the KAF website. I wonder if you used quick or old fashioned oats? Thanks.
Pamela Shank
Oh wow these cookies look so delicious I love the texture. I’m pretty sure that I can taste them.
Carlee
There are few things that beat a really good chocolate chip cookie. I can’t wait to try these!
vangie
temp & how long to bake ?
Mary Neumann
Bake at 325 degrees f, on middle rack of oven for 12-17 minutes (baking time depends on size of cookies).
The Better Baker
Making these soon. They look FAB.U.LOUS! My mom always made chocolate chip cookies with oatmeal…my favorite! Thanks for sharing this recipe. XO