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Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Delights

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A classic cookie recipe featuring the perfect blend of oatmeal and chocolate chips, with an optional nutty crunch.

Ingredients for Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Delights

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Baking Soda

teaspoons

Fine Sea Salt

teaspoons

Unsalted Butter, softened

tablespoons

Brown Sugar, packed

cups

Large egg, at room temperature

each

Heavy Cream

tablespoons

Old-fashioned Rolled Oats

cups

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

cups

Walnuts, optional

cups

How to Make Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Delights

1. Prep and Line

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2. Whisk Together

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt with a whisk until evenly mixed.

3. Cream Base

In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to vigorously mix the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and well-blended.

4. Blend In Egg

Add the egg to the creamed sugars and butter, beating well until fully incorporated.

5. Mix in Liquids

Stir in the cream and vanilla extract until evenly combined with the wet mixture.

6. Form Dough

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until there are no visible traces of flour.

7. Fold in Extras

Add the oats, chocolate chips, and nuts if you're using them. Fold everything together to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.

8. Scoop and Space

With a measuring tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, form rounded balls of dough. Place these on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

9. Bake to Perfection

Place one sheet in the oven at a time and bake until the cookies are golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.

10. Cool

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pitfalls and tips

Butter Temperature

The temperature of your butter is crucial. It should be softened but not melted. This allows for proper creaming which incorporates air into the dough, leading to a better texture in your cookies.

Uniformity

Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and consistent baking. Uneven cookies will bake at different rates.

Oat Quality

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. Instant or quick oats can turn mushy, while steel-cut oats are too hard for this application.

Chocolate Chunks

Instead of chips, consider chopping a high-quality bar of chocolate. The irregular pieces create pockets of melted chocolate throughout the cookies.

Don't Overmix

Once you add the flour, mix until just combined. Overmixing develops gluten, which can make cookies tough.

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