Description
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies packed with chocolate chips and the rich flavor of molasses, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, oats, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewiness, ensure the butter and egg are at room temperature before mixing. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness. You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit them entirely if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20