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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Oatmeal Doozies)

These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic, blending hearty oats with rich chocolate for an irresistible treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (180 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt rounded
  • 1 teaspoon table salt (6 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (6 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening (184 grams)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (213 grams)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (8 grams)
  • 2 large eggs (100 grams)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats (100 grams)
  • 1 cup quick oats (89 grams)
  • 12 ounces chocolate chips (340 grams, Ghirardelli recommended)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Baking Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, coarse sea salt, table salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, apple pie spice, and ground nutmeg.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mix until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in the old-fashioned oats, quick oats, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Step 7: Drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  9. Step 9: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a nuttier flavor, substitute some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Consider using coconut sugar or maple syrup for different sweetness.
  • Add chia seeds or flaxseeds for added nutrition.
  • Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for varied flavors.