And then she made them…and I became a believer. These cookies are in full dessert form–not vegan, not sugar-free, not whole wheat–but they contain a few special ingredients that will take the average cookie to the next level. One of these ingredients is oatmeal; that’s probably why I love these chewy little rockstars so much! With a little persuasion (very little, actually), I convinced Allison to share her secret recipe on the blog for all of you.
As Lauren’s roommate, I am happy to report that her oatmeal tastes just as good as it looks. I will be the first to admit that I don’t eat oatmeal everyday—mornings are hard—but when I do, my porridges are almost always Oatmeal Artist recipes made by the Oatmeal Artist herself. What can I say, I’m spoiled!
The following recipe will probably be the first and only time that this blog will feature anything so explicitly unhealthy. Lauren and I have similar philosophies about fresh, unprocessed food, but she has better willpower. Sometimes you just want a cookie, ya know?
These chocolate chip cookies are not your average, run-of-the-mill Chips Ahoy. No, my friends, these cookies took several months of careful calibration and taste testing, many years ago. Since then, I have not looked back, and this has become my go-to recipe whenever I needed to bake something that was both quick to make and interesting to eat.
These cookies are a hit with kids and adults alike, and work during all times of the year. Thanks to the oatmeal and walnuts, these cookies offer a rich, chewy texture, while the extra cinnamon gives them a bit more of a kick. (Make sure to add the total amount of spice in the recipe—it may seem like a lot, but I promise you it’s worth it!) Additionally, there’s not as much sugar in the batter as other cookies, which serves to highlight the chocolate and the oatmeal flavors a little bit more. Just make sure to use instant oats—anything else will make your cookies sad and runny. Try them with a glass of homemade lemonade during the summer for a refreshing treat, and let me know what you think in the comments below!
– Allison
What you'll need:
- 1 and 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 and 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup instant oats (we used Country Choice Organic)
- 1/2 cup walnuts
How to make it:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until creamy. Then, beat in the egg.
- Add flour mixture gradually with mixer on a low setting.
- Once batter is combined, add in chocolate chips, walnuts, and oats. Beat on a low setting until mixed in.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls (should be small and pillowy) onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 10-14 minutes, and let cool on the pan for 2 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
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