Ingredients and Weight:
- Plain flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks, 225 grams)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- White sugar: ½ cup (100 grams)
- Eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips: ½ cup (80 grams)
- Oats: ½ cup (60 grams)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
Preparation Time:
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and oats.
- Drop cookie dough by spoonful onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: approximately 450 per cookie (based on average weight and nutritional content of ingredients)
- Fat: 24 grams
- Carbohydrates: 56 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- The combination of chocolate and oatmeal creates a unique and delicious flavor.
- The cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing a satisfying texture.
- The use of brown sugar gives the cookies a rich, caramel-like flavor.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The chocolate and oatmeal combination is my favorite." - John Doe, New York
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they taste great! I will definitely make them again." - Jane Smith, San Francisco
- "The texture of these cookies is perfect - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside." - Michael Johnson, Los Angeles
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Adjust the baking time according to your oven's calibration - check the cookies at the 15-minute mark and continue baking if necessary.