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Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Indulge in these Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies that offer a perfect balance of rich chocolate and hearty oats in every bite. A delightful treat to accompany a cup of tea for a cozy moment.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 1 cup brown sugar 🟤
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 🍚
  • 2 large eggs 🥚🥚
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda 🥄
  • ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 🌾
  • 1½ cups dark chocolate chips 🍫
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 🌰

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in Oats and Chocolate: Fold in the oats, dark chocolate chips, and walnuts if desired, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  6. Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra indulgence, try adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.

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Keywords: Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies, Homemade Cookies