Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- White sugar: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Old-fashioned oats: 3 cups
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Chocolate chips or chunks: ½ cup (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes (includes 15 minutes of chill time for dough)
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes at 375°F (190°C)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cream together butter and sugars until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in chocolate chips or chunks (if using).
- Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for spreading.
- Refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes to help cookies set and become chewy.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie, based on recipe making about 36 cookies)
Calories: 160-200 depending on the size of cookies and additional ingredients.
Fat: 8-12g
Carbohydrates: 25-30g
Protein: 3-4g
(Note: Nutritional information may vary based on the exact ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and soft cookie with a crispy edge.
- Oats give the cookies a unique texture and flavor.
- Can be customized with different add-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruits, or nuts.
- Perfect for a sweet treat or as a snack.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious! The combination of oats and chocolate is fantastic."
- "I love the chewiness of these cookies. The recipe is easy to follow and the cookies come out perfect every time."
- "These are my go-to cookies for movie nights or when I need a quick snack."
- "Great recipe! The cookies are soft and have a great flavor. The addition of oats makes them extra hearty."
- "This is a great recipe for oatmeal lovers. The cookies are full of flavor and very satisfying."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use old-fashioned oats for best results. Quick-cooking oats may not work as well in this recipe.
- For best chewiness, refrigerate the dough before baking.
- Adjust baking time according to your oven and preference for crispness. Overbaking will result in crunchier cookies.
