Description
Scrumptious Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies bring wholesome goodness and sweet indulgence to your dessert table. Packed with hearty oats and rich chocolate, these cookies offer a guilt-free treat that satisfies your craving while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup quick oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine oats, flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk melted butter with vanilla extract, egg, and honey in a separate bowl until the wet ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined, then carefully incorporate half of the chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, shape the chilled dough into 12-15 evenly sized rounds, placing them with sufficient space on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then immediately sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the warm cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, which helps them set and develop a perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Swap ingredients to accommodate dietary needs by using gluten-free oats and almond flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by replacing honey with monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie version.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra omega-3 and fiber boost.
- Try different mix-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruits to create unique flavor variations and added texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 131 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg