I made these delicious cookies because I couldn’t decide if I should make Oatmeal cookies or Chocolate cookies. These are based loosely on a recipe I clipped out of a church bulitan about 8 months ago. I loved the idea of a chocolate oatmeal cookie but knew the recipe needed some work to satisfy my craving. I added some chocolate chips, used realy butter (no oil) and omitted chopped Dates.
What I ended up with was a really good cookie that has the wholesomeness of an Oatmeal cookie but still satisfies my sweet tooth and chocolate craving. They stay soft if not overbaked, are nice and dense thanks to the oatmeal and the chocolate chips provide a chocolatey sweetness slightly lacking in the cookie dough itself.
Next time: I will increase the amount of cocoa powder to 1/4 cup to intensify the chocolate flavor and maybe add some toasted nuts. All in all these were really good.
I would rate these cookies a 7
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup + 2 TBS flour
3 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups Oatmeal (I used quick cooking)
1/2 cup Milk chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350.
Lighlty spray baking sheets with PAM.
In a large mixing bowl, wisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Gently mix in the flour mixture by hand using a spoon or spatula. Gently fold in the oats and chips (and nuts if using).
Drop by spoonfulls (I used my medium ice cream scooper) onto cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies for spreading.
*I chilled my dough for 30 minutes before baking so mine did not spread as much as room temp dough may. I had to press my dough balls down a bit with my finger tips to form discs because the dough was stiff and would not have baked evenly if I did not.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set. Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container (with a piece of bread to keep soft).
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You have got to send me one now. I love oatmeal cookies, and chad doesn’t care for them so I never make them. Even better that they have chocolate.
Those look yummy! I grew up with my brother loving butterscotch oatmeal, but chocolate chocolate chip sounds even better.
YUM!!! My SIL begs for chocolate chip oatmeal cookies all the time and I never make them for her. But now that I am armed with one of YOUR delicious recipes, I’m TOTALLY doing it! Thanks! 🙂
YUM, YUM, YUM!! I am baking these this weekend!
They didn’t last long in my house either, these were sooo good! Anytime I make something from you blog, it goes fast!
Sounds Yummy! I love oatmeal..and the combination of chocolate oatmeal cookies sounds good. =)
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Giving these a try! I was wondering if such a recipe existed and it does! YAY!
I’ve got to try these – have been looking for this recipe for years. As a kid, we called them bufallo chips!
SOOOO good! Thanks so much!!
Made these yesterday – they are awesome! Used red and green M&M’s in place of the chocolate chips for Christmas. I upped the cocoa to 2 1/2 tablespoons. Think I’ll lower the salt to 3/4 teaspoon next time. Definitely need to leave on the pan for the 10 minutes after removing from the oven before moving to cooling racks, as indicated. Thanks for the recipe, going in my recipe box for sure!
Jen,
THey are great for a change of pace, I love me a good oatmeal cookie!