How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 3, 2010

Chewy chocolate chip cookies are an all time favorite. Make these anytime and have a household of very happy campers! If you like your cookies loaded with chips go ahead and add an extra 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to this recipe. You can also add a 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts. Here is what you are going to need for this:

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
½ cup oatmeal
1 ¾ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 eggs
½ cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional: Additional chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter your cookie pans.
Process the Sugar and Oatmeal:
- Place the light brown sugar and oatmeal into a food processor.
- Process until fine.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Corn Syrup:
- Place the butter and light corn syrup in a mixing bowl.
- Cream until smooth.
- Slowly add the processed oatmeal mixture and mix well, scraping the sides of the bowl.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Cream until smooth.
Combine the Ingredients:
- Slowly add the flour mixture and beat only until mixed well.
- Mix in the milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- If desired, add more chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
Spoon the Cookie Dough:
- Spoon the cookie dough onto your prepared cookie sheets, about 3 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies for 7 to 8 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven.
Cool the Cookies:
- Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 2 minutes.
- Remove them with a very thin spatula and transfer to a cooling rack.
Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies