Chewy Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

• •3 cup All-purpose flour
• •1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
• •1 teaspoon Baking soda
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• •1 cup Light brown sugar, packed
• •2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• •1 Large egg yolk
• •1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• •1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or by hand, cream together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat in the large egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed (or by hand) until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. This recipe should yield about 8-10 cookies.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool.

9. 9

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Chef's Tips

• 💡Do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients; overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Mix only until no streaks of flour remain.
• 💡For extra chewiness and flavor, chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) before baking. This also helps prevent spreading.
• 💡Measure your flour correctly: spoon flour into your measuring cup and then level off with a straight edge, rather than scooping directly from the bag.
• 💡Don't overbake! The cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you pull them out of the oven for the chewiest results. They will continue to cook slightly on the hot baking sheet.
• 💡Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.