Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

4.41 from 5 votes

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are such a simple treat. With a soft, chewy interior and rich chocolate flavor, they're perfect for snacks, dessert or to keep in the freezer for unexpected company!

Prep Time15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Keyword: cookies

Servings:

Calories: 260kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

Baking Sheets

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl (a stand mixer will work best) cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy.
1 cup salted butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup brown sugar
Add the eggs and vanilla and combine.
2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla
Add the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt and stir until combined.
1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Stir in the oatmeal and nuts.
3 cups quick oats, 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Scoop onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes. Add additional time as needed, but make sure to not overbake!
Remove to a cooling rack.

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