I’m full of all sorts of good ideas.
Like… the good idea I had to cream two stick of butter with two cups of sugar.
Like… the good idea I had to add eggs and vanilla extract.
Like the awesome idea I had to add oats and flour and spices.
And chocolate. That was totally a good idea.
Putting chunks of dough in the oven? Also a great idea.
Yea… I was on a good idea roll.
The best idea ever? Putting these warm cookies in my mouth and calling it dinner. Excellent.
Just thought I would share my good ideas with you. Yea… I’m kind of a show off.
I’d like to introduce you to my new favorite cookie. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel here…. I’m just trying to coax good cookies out of my oven.
These cookies are soft and hearty. I like using old fashioned oats because they add all sorts of body to the cookie dough. It’s also nice to use the best chocolate you can get your hands on. It just makes life better. These cookies bake up soft, slightly chewy, with a depth of sweetness and a hint of spice. They’re sort of my version of a granola bar… but really, I know better. Yum. Seriously.
Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
adapted from Southern Living
makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups uncooked oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
Beat the sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment. Beat until creamy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat until blended.
Whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Add to the butter and egg mixture slowly beating on low speed until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans last.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 13 minutes or until they’ve reached your desired doneness. I like mine a little underdone and cook them for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Or you could just eat them warm. That’s probably the best idea. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
Kathleen
I baked these cookies last night and thought they were very respectable. Lots of oats made the description of them as a “better granola bar” apt. They were a great afternoon snack at work.
Leslie-Anne
I subbed half the flour for spelt but otherwise kept the recipe the same and they turned out wonderfully. Thanks :)
Dephinah Sirako
Looks yummy. I love choc – chip cookies. Thanks for sharing
effi_lind
Those look amazing! :) I love that there are so many varieties of oatmeal raisin cookies.
Ofelia
I made these last night, had a couple before bed and had some with breakfast this morning… Delicious! The recipe made 4 dozen for me – I used a small ice cream scoop.
I like my cookies a little less sweet so next time, I’ll reduce to 3/4 cup of each sugar and 1/2 the cinnamon. Other than that, these are perfect!
Sonja
I made these with raisins and walnuts instead of chocolate chips and pecans. They taste like the Fruit Cookies that Freihofer’s used to make. So good.
Marie L.
I just made these little beauties. The only things that I did different was omit the chocolate chips and I used walnuts instead of pecans. We love them. It’s hard to find a good oatmeal cookie and you did not disappoint. Thanx again for another banger.
Noreen
Perfect cookie!! i have made so many different recipes for oatmeal choc chip cookies and will look no further. Texture, flavor perfection!! Joy, you are cookie queen!
Mai
Do I need to refrigerate the cookie dough before putting them into the oven?
joythebaker
perhaps refrigerating will help! sorry you had trouble with this recipe!
Mai
Thank you for the reply Joy ! I made these and my parents and friends loved them :D Maybe next time i’ll make smaller shapes so it doesn’t come out so big.
Mai
I tried baking these cookies today and they taste amazing! However I have problems with my cookies spreading. Do you have any tips?
Carla @ Gluten Free Recipe Box
I can’t wait to convert these into gluten free. Thanks so much for your awesome recipes. You should b on TV!
Sol
I’m trying these today!!!