How to Make Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house, and if those cookies happen to be chocolate oatmeal cookies, then you're in for a real treat. These delicious treats are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy, with the richness of chocolate and the heartiness of oats. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is simple and straightforward, making it a great choice for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup margarine
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookies

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Stir flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Beat margarine, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture using a wooden spoon. Mix in oats and chocolate chips.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    79 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 92mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 36mg