Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recreate your childhood with Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! They are sweet and chocolatey, with the most delightful texture from the oats, and fun for the whole family to make!

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips, milk or semi-sweet
• 1 ½ cup quick oats
• ¾ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter, brown sugar, and white sugar and mix on low using the paddle attachment. Increase to medium and mix until smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until just combined, about 30 seconds.
4. Add in all purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined. Add in the quick oats and mix until combined.
5. Pour in the chocolate chips, pecans(if using) and mix in using the paddle attachment or use a large spoon or rubber spatula to fold in.
6. Scoop dough into 2 inch balls. Place onto prepared baking sheets, 12 per pan.
7. Bake in the 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
8. Let cool on pan 15 minutes before serving warm, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.