Description
Delightful combination of chewy oats and rich chocolate in a comforting cookie.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a fork until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in oats, chocolate chips, and pecans gently.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Optional: Garnish with additional pecans immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for thicker cookies. Use room temperature butter for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg