Today’s tried and true recipe is from King Arthur Flour – 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 Flour, I am just a fan.
Read rave reviews from people who tried this recipe on Pinterest (photos)!
This cookie recipe was King Arthur Flour’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, 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.
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 few cookies…enjoy!
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a sponsored post, I have no affiliation with King Arthur Flour, I am just a fan of this awesome cookie recipe.When I share a tried & 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! It’s important to me to share the love and send you to the original source.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
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 vanilla extract
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
- 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
For the directions to this awesome cookie recipe and for the gluten-free option, please head to King Arthur Flour – 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
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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
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!
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!👍🏾
325 for 12-27 min
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
What is oven temperature and time for chocolate chip cookies
325 degrees F. You can print the recipe here, Mary –> https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-recipe
This is the best chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe ever! I do add nuts. I will never try another. Perfect!
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! 🙂
Your cookie picture sure doesn’t look like theirs. What’s up with that? Yours looks yummier, by the way.
Do you have a cook book on your recipes we can buy?
So disappointed. I was just about to make these cookies when I realized the link to the directions no longer works
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
***** 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.
I’m going to make me some. They really look goodShirley
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?!
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/
Mine too. All flat! 😟😢
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!
Flavor was awesome but mine ended up being super tough. Like I count commit murder with these. Could I have maybe over baked them?
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
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.
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.
My cookies spread🍪😫 What did I do wrong? I followed to a tee,
You didn’t put the temperature to bake these cookies
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 .
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.
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
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.
I used quick oats, Teresa, and used a medium size scooper, so they are a good size, more chunky.
Oh wow these cookies look so delicious I love the texture. I’m pretty sure that I can taste them.
There are few things that beat a really good chocolate chip cookie. I can’t wait to try these!
temp & how long to bake ?
Bake at 325 degrees f, on middle rack of oven for 12-17 minutes (baking time depends on size of cookies).
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