Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

Chocolate chips

1 cup

Old-fashioned rolled oats

1 1/2 cups

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Baking soda

1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Egg

1 large

Granulated sugar

3/4 cup

Brown sugar

3/4 cup, packed

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup (1 stick), softened

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the oats and chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with your favorite beverage!