If you love cookies, these are the best chewy cookies ever! Oatmeal cookies, with two kinds of chocolate chips. Add in some salted caramel chips and a hint of coffee for some tasty fun. Have I got your attention yet?
You will love these irresistible chewy cookies with a gourmet twist. Gooey and soft inside, with a delicious combination of chocolate, caramel, and a hint of coffee. Old fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe with a dash of sophistication.
What kind of cookie lover are you? Thin chewy? Crispy chewy? Soft and chewy? Or just crispy? Do you like plain chocolate chip cookies, or oatmeal in cookies? So may tasty options to choose from.
Around here, it’s all about the chewy cookies. During the holidays we enjoy Chewy Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies.
By far my favourite cookie is Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies with white chocolate and pistachios. I even prefer chewy granola bars over crunchy ones.
How about no-bake cookies? These Chocolate Coconut Drop Cookies are a classic. Loved by kids and adults. It tastes like a candy bar.
There is just something about making cookies from scratch that is so appealing. According to my grandkids, nothing beats Gramma’s homemade cookies. They are always baked with love (and extra chocolate chips)!
We even enjoy them on special occasions. I still remember making thick and chewy Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookies for Father’s Day one year. They were the hit of the party.
Simple Chewy Cookie Ingredients
Like most cookies made from scratch, you really don’t need a ton of ingredients.
- oatmeal (old-fashioned)
- flour (all-purpose)
- butter
- brown sugar
- eggs
- baking soda
- salt
- milk chocolate chips
- dark chocolate chips
- sea salt caramel chips
- espresso powder
Baking The Best Chewy Cookies Ever
This really is an easy cookie recipe. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
Everything is mixed in one bowl. I used my stand mixer, but if you have the muscle power (or you want to get out some aggravation) feel free to mix this cookie dough by hand.
Once it is mixed you have to chill the dough. This is an important step, so don’t skip it!
Preheat the oven. Scoop the chilled dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake until firm. Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a cooling rack. See recipe tips below.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
If you are like me, don’t fret. Instead of putting the cookie dough in the fridge, I put it in the freezer. It chills faster so I can get back to baking. Don’t forget it, or you will have frozen cookie dough on your hands.
If you are really organized, you can make this cookie dough and place it in the fridge overnight (covered with plastic wrap). Now that is a plan I should try. The dough will be ready and waiting.
When you take the cookies out of the oven, they will be golden on the edges and slightly soft in the middle. They will firm up as they cool.
When baking cookies, I like to line my cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. This keeps the chocolate chips from sticking to the pan.
When it comes to scooping, you can do it the old-fashioned way with a spoon and your hands. The “scoop and roll” method. I like using a cookie or small ice cream scoop. I find it much faster, and the cookies are much more uniform in size.
Who doesn’t love chocolate chips? Feel free to use any kind you like. I like the combination of milk and dark, but semi-sweet work great too. Heck, use all of one kind if you prefer.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. For longer storage, place them in the freezer.
Chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are sure to be a hit. Easy home baked cookies from scratch. Perfect with coffee, tea or milk. Great for taking to potlucks too.
How To Make Chewier Cookies
There are a few factors that will contribute to making cookies with a chewy consistency.
- Use brown sugar, not white sugar.
- Large flake oatmeal is key.
- Substitute butter for shortening.
- Use egg yolks (instead of whole eggs).
- Baking powder makes the cookies spread less.
- For every cup of flour replace 2 tablespoons of flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- Chill the dough.
- Turn down the heat.
- Don’t over bake (golden edges, slightly underdone centers).
If you love coffee in recipes, have you tried coffee-flavoured yogurt? Healthy Mocha Coffee Yogurt is a great way to start your day!
Best Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups large flake oatmeal (not quick oats)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (unsalted, softened)
- 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup sea salt caramel chips
- 3 teaspoons espresso powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt and espresso powder. Whisk and set aside.
- In a large bowl using a mixer on medium-high (either stand or hand-held), beat the butter till creamy.
- Add the sugar to the butter and continue to beat until fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes. **NOTE** Be sure to scrape down the bowl a few times.
- Add the vanilla, and eggs (1 at a time). Continue to beat until blended.
- Change the speed to low on the mixer. Gradually add the flour/oatmeal mixture ⅓ at a time.
- Add the chocolate and caramel chips and mix in by hand with a spatula.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. CHILL for at least 1 hour. I like to place my dough in the freezer. If you are placing it in the fridge, chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
To Bake:
- Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line your baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats to prevent cookies from sticking.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. My cookie scoop size is 1 ⅞ inches.
- Flatten cookies slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake until edges are golden, but the center is still SLIGHTLY underbaked. This will be about 11-13 minutes depending on your oven. Cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Remove from oven, and let rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then move to racks to cool completely.
Maman de sara
I would like to try these chewy Canadian cookies. Since they have chocolate chips, it’s a Yes for me.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Well be sure to add an extra handful! There is no such thing as too many chocolate chips.
Stine Mari
I love both chewy and crispy cookies, and I’ve been craving chewy oatmeal cookies lately and this looks PERFECT! The only thing that bums me out is that I can’t find sea salt caramel chips in Norway (and I’ve already checked Amazon and they don’t ship to Norway). Caramel and coffee is an amazing combination, as is milk and dark chocolate AND coffee and chocolate, so I am just in love with this recipe. Printing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Oh dear, that is a bummer for sure. Do you know anyone in Canada? Get them to ship some to you. As for the combination of flavours…well this is one delicious cookie.
Kacie Morgan
I love the texture of oatmeal cookies and they leave me feeling full for much longer – win-win!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes this cookie is a HUGE win in our house. Hubby is already begging for more!!
Danyelle Whitley
I love chewy cookies! I think this is what I need to make to get my kids to eat the oatmeal cookies I love to eat. I have all the ingredients minus the carmel chips and esspresso powder. Definitely worth the trip to the store!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
OMG, I would be totally shocked if they did not like these. Add an extra handful of chocolate chips. That should do the trick.
Denise
These sound like the ultimate cookie with all these different chips and instant coffee. You are killing me with these! I am sending these to may sister as I know she will love them too. Great recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. They are totally addictive, I think you will really like them.
Jolina
I actually only ever eat (and make) chewy cookies. But yes, I’m not one to say no to any cookie lol. This looks delicious! And extra chocolate chips certainly never hurt anyone 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…that is the BEST part right??
Lesli Schwartz
I freakin’ love oatmeal cookies! And this recipe truly puts these over the top! My husband’s fave!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I think he will be excited about these.
Veena Azmanov
This is my best snack option and I love this perfect recipe. So healthy, delicious and perfect and chocolaty too.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This recipe does tick lots of boxes. Hope you give it a try.
Kelly Anthony
Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are one of my very favorites. I’ve never thought or had any with salted caramel or espresso powder. Such a great idea. Now all I can think about is eating one of these delicious cookies.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHA….I think you will eat more that one!!
Neha
Delicious! I’d any day select an oatmeal cookie over chocolate chip. And these ones right here looks so chewy and pretty.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Well with this cookie you get the both of worlds.
Meghna
Chewy cookies are always a big time hit! Thanks for the amazing tips, I am making a big bunch this afternoon.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY. I suggest you make LOTS, these will disappear in a flash.
Shivani Raja
Oatmeal is one of my favourite things – I can’t wait to try this!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY, hubby is already asking for more.
ali randall
I agree chilling the dough is key. We love oatmeal cookies in this house loaded with nuts, raisins or chocolate chips. Really any way as long as they are chewy they promise to disappear fast. Looks wonderful!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know, I always forget the chilling part. That is why I mentioned my trusty freezer method. And YES, these disappear in a flash.
Dannii
Chewy cookies are the best kind of cookies and these look delicious. So many different things you could add in too.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It’s all about the chewy in these super delicious cookies.
Danielle Wolter
I looooove chewy cookies! I’m a big fan of oatmeal in my cookies, but my boyfriend hates it so i never make them. he may just have to suffer this time LOL!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Well he just might change his mind when he tastes these.