commentclassic oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
there are just some recipes that will never get old. the tollhouse chocolate chip cookie recipe is a great example. another is the quaker oats “vanishing oatmeal raisin cookie recipe.” you don’t have to look far for a good oatmeal cookie recipe; just flip over the lid to a can of quaker oats. it’s been there, unchanged for as long an anyone can remember. i tried doing a little research on the history of the recipe, but i couldn’t nail anything down. anyone out there know anything?
the only change i make with the quaker oats recipe is to completely melt the butter instead of just softening it and slightly underbake the cookies so they are simultaneously chewier and crispier. raisins are great and all, but i love using chocolate chips in these cookies. the best part is that since they have oats in them, you feel like you’re eating something healthy.
there’s good reason to call these “vanishing” cookies. i brought a batch to an election results watching party and they disappeared long before obama was officially declared the 44th US president. you might want to make more than one batch. just throwing that out there.
oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
makes about 4 dozen. from the underside of the lid of quaker oats.
1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. heat oven to 350 F. in large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy. add eggs and vanilla; beat well. add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. add oats and chocolate chips; mix well.
2. drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. cool completely. store tightly covered.
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This is one of my all time favorite classics. I love them with chocolate chips added. I get caught up in making so many other fancy cookies that I forget to make these sometimes… glad you brought these up! Sometimes the classics are the best! Thanks.
I just made these cookies and the house if filled with cookie greatness! I just love these cookies…and you’re right, melting the butter does make a difference. Thanks for the tip. And…I recently stumbled on your site. I love the blog, recipes and your take on baking, etc. Keep up the great work. I’m always happy to find a new place to get awesome recipes. Ciao!
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Love oatmeal cookies. I just made a batch with cranberries and white chocolate! By the way I have passed you an award so please drop by my blog to pick it up.
I was looking for recipies in which oats are included. As Oats are good for health, low calorie food. Your recipe Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies is really great. I am planning to try this recipe.
Thanks for posting.
Alice
Nothing beats a classic. Especially one made from a recipe found on the tin itself
Toll-house does have some of the best cookie recipes. I never thought to check the quaker oats box though, hmm will have to give that one a try!
WOW!! These cookies are delicious. I love the addition of the cinnamon. It really adds a lot of great flavor. I used ghiradelli dark chocolate mini chips rather than the toll house chips. I find that the dark chocolate adds to the richness of the final product. Thanks!
I totally agree… these cookies are absolutly delicious. And the recipe makes tons, so you can share with friends.
Yummy in me tummy! I added walnuts to the batter! The cookies came out of my toaster oven yummy and delicious! Thanks Pete! Thanks Quaker Oats!
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ps good cookies