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.
Marisa F. Stewart
I just had to tell you this! Sunday the two grandsons were coming over and I had promised them Chocolate Chip cookies. Well, I decided to switch it up a bit. I had all the ingredients so I decided on your recipe. They loved the cookies. They asked if they could take some to their mommy. UhHuh! Mommy my foot I knew where those cookies would go. That’s okay – I gave them the rest so they could share. The Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies were a hit.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…yeah. My grandson tells me all the time…can I take the rest home for “ME”!! He will share, as long as he gets ALL the wants. So glad the cookies were a hit. They are here too.
Kari Heron
I think I just found the recipe that is going to save me from two weeks of holidays for Easter! My son and his friends are going to LOVE these cookies!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy these cookies, we sure do. The are addictive.
Dana
I honestly can’t remember the last time I had oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! It’s easily been years. I’m going to have to change that soon. Chewy cookies are the *only* cookies, and these sound flippin’ amazing.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I have to hide these…or they would be gone in 1 day!!
Debra
OMG…I’m over here laughing at myself over the tips to make the cookies chewy. Mine never come out the same way twice…I had no idea you could force the cookie to be the texture you like most. So….most cookies I like crispy better, but an oatmeal cookie I think is meant to be chewy so I’m going for it, just the way you’ve written it. THanks for the tips.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA…see, there are tips for everything!! Glad you liked the post.
Traci
I absolutely love oatmeal and chocolate chips together…and I love that this recipe calls for dark and milk chocolate. What a great idea!!! Everyone needs a classic, chewy oatmeal cookie…thanks for sharing 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hubby is already begging for me to bake more of these.
Jacqueline Debono
Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are my favourite but these cookies with the caramel and coffee added sound so amazing, they could become my new favourite! Dying to try them!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
They have become a favourite around here that is for sure.
Alexis
My husband loves when there are homemade cookies in the house too! 🙂 These oatmeal cookies would be a huge hit in my large family.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I think he would totally love these. My husband sure does. He is asking me to make more.
Jenni LeBaron
Oatmeal cookies are 100% my favorite cookie of all time and these look fantastic. I love all-time classics liek this because they never go out of style and they always get devoured. The perfect cookie jar cookie!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Oatmeal cookies are the best. These are totally addictive. Hope you give them a try.
Daniela
Wow! I love all the bold flavors in these chewy cookies, especially the coffee and sea salt caramel. Nothing beats homemade cookies, so I can’t wait to give these ones a try next time I have guests over. Great recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. I know they do not last long around here.
Marisa F. Stewart
You are making my mouth water!! I’ve always enjoyed a bit of coffee flavor along with chocolate. Now, you’ve got oatmeal with coffee and chocolate. So, my idea is to have several of these with breakfast. That would hit everything — chocolate, oatmeal, and you even have eggs in there. That is a well rounded breakfast!! Thank you!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I have been known to eat cookies for breakfast too.
Tracy
Oh I LOVE when cookies are chewy over crispy! Great tips on these – I’ve always wondered what some of these differences meant. These were a huge hit in our house, thank you!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. So glad you enjoyed them.
Amanda
I’m Team Chewy Cookies all the way! These look delicious with the perfect texture. They’re perfect for a portable dessert at a summer cookout. Thanks for sharing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Sophia
I adore oatmeal cookies, especially soft ones. These look so good I could eat the dough by the spoonful! So tasty!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA….well I hope you leave some to bake…they are totally addictive.
Lois Christensen
I love a chewy cookie also. I’ve never tried adding espresso powder to the batter! Sounds yummy!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It adds a nice flavour profile for sure. ENJOY!!
Lisa
Can we first discuss the sea salt caramel chocolate chips… Where do you find those? Holy cow, I’d give up wine for those! You really have packed a ton of flavor into these little gems. My daughter will be coming home for a visit soon and this would be a big treat for her. I’m definitely going to try them — and I’ll try your method of freezing… makes so much sense.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I do have a link…but not sure if it works in the US. They are made my Chipits….and YES they are delicious. As for the freezing, well that is my solution to not giving myself (more like forgetting) to allow for the chilling time LOL. But hey, it works!!