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Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies: A Rich, Chewy Treat Recipe

Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies: A Rich, Chewy Treat Recipe
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These Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a rich, chewy treat combining the wholesome texture of oats with the deep flavor of cocoa and indulgent semisweet chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced with brown sugar for moisture and caramel undertones, they offer an irresistible homemade dessert that’s both comforting and decadent.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Chips and Toppings

  • 1 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (reserve 1/4 cup for topping)
  • Additional rolled oats and chocolate chips, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Sifting these ingredients helps to evenly distribute the cocoa powder and leavening agents.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Mixtures and Add Chocolate Chips: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid toughening the dough. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips gently by hand, reserving 1/4 cup for topping.
  5. Scoop and Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or two tablespoons, drop mounds of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten each mound and press extra chocolate chips and a sprinkle of rolled oats on top for a decorative, chocolatey finish.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but the centers remain soft. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even cooking. Avoid overbaking as cookies will firm up upon cooling.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For best enjoyment, serve while slightly warm with gooey melted chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Using room-temperature butter helps to create a smooth dough and even mixing.
  • Brown sugar adds moisture and a rich, caramel-like flavor, enhancing the chewiness of the cookies.
  • Sifting dry ingredients ensures even distribution of cocoa powder for a uniform chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to maintain a tender texture.
  • Pressing extra chocolate chips on top before baking enhances the cookies’ chocolatey appearance and flavor.
  • Cookies will continue to set as they cool, so remove them from the oven when centers are still soft.

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