How to Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies are chewy on the inside and have just the right amount of sweetness. I use a sugar substitute, making them slightly more healthy, in my opinion.

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I have many reasons for making this particular recipe. The top one being that these cookies have a chewy texture which is my favourite. I’m not a big fan of hard, crisp-like cookies. The second reason is that these are so easy to make when you want a quick dessert. We often make these after dinner and enjoy one before bed with milk.

Why Use A Sugar Substitute

When baking I almost always use a sugar substitute when the recipe calls for sugar. I don’t mind a little sweetness but I’m not a fan of foods that are really sweet. I find sugar too sweet for my liking (I also don’t appreciate the added calories from real sugar). My substitute of choice is Splenda, mainly because white sugar to white Splenda is equal in proportions (meaning 1 tbsp white granular sugar = 1 tbsp white Splenda). I was super excited when Splenda came out with a brown sugar substitute. This still contains brown sugar but also Splenda so it’s more a hybrid substitute, but still very easy to work with and has a nice taste. You will need to follow the conversion instructions provided on the back of the package, but to give you an idea 2 tbsp Splenda brown sugar is equal to 1/4 cup natural brown sugar.

Recommended Tools

• Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
• Baking Sheets
• Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat

Ingredients in Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup organic flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup brown sugar or substitute (I use brown sugar Splenda brand)
• 1/3 cup white sugar or substitute (I use Splenda brand)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (can use up to 1 cup for extra chewy, gooey texture)

Steps to Make Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies

1. Combine the flour and baking soda. Mix together using a whisk or fork. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugars until incorporated and fluffy. Either a hand or stand mixer works.
3. Add the salt, egg, and vanilla. Mix for another minute.
4. Slowly add the flour mixture. Keep mixing until incorporated.
5. Add in the oats and chocolate chips.
6. Place the cookie dough in the fridge for 30- 60 minutes. This will help harden the dough making it easier to form into balls.

7. Preheat oven to 375^oF.
8. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

9. Bake for 8-10 minutes (8 minutes for a softer outside layer, 10 minutes for a crispy outside).
10. Cool for 10-15 minutes before enjoying.
11. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days (but honestly, they will be gone before then!)

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