If you love chewy cookies, these are the best 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. Oatmeal cookie perfection, pure delight in every bite.
What kind of cookie lover are you? Thin chewy? Crispy chewy? Soft and chewy? Or just crispy?
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.
Of course, we will devour all kinds of cookies. Who can resist any homemade cookie? 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.
Ingredients For Gourmet Chewy Cookies
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 Ultimate Chewy Oatmeal Cookie
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.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. For longer storage, place them in the freezer.
Tips For Perfecting The Art Of Chewy Cookies
- 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
- chill the dough
- turn down the heat
- don’t overbake (golden edges, slightly underdone centers)
This chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe with a coffee kick is sure to be a hit. Bake a batch today!
If you love coffee in recipes, have you tried coffee-flavoured yogurt? Healthy Mocha Coffee Yogurt is a great way to start your day!
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Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip 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.
Jamie
I am a fan of cookies with oatmeal and I made this one and it turned out so good.
I really love it and I paired it with my black coffee!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Cookies and coffee are perfect. Glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Amy Liu Dong
I do love this cookie recipe. It is so easy and really delicious.
Even my kids loves it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It’s hard to resist a chewy oatmeal cookie.
Sarah James
You can’t beat a homemade cookie and yours were definitely chewy and super delicious. we loved the different chocolate chips, I have to make another batch soon.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love all the combinations of chips in this chewy recipe too.
Kathryn
These are sooo chewy, just how we love them! My daughter loves these too so I’ll be making more. Thanks for the recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Well I know my grandkids sure gobble these up too.
Swathi
My kids love chewy oatmeal cookies, these looks delicious. thanks for sharing with me.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. It’s hard to resist fresh baked cookies that is for sure. Especially the chewy kind.
Kim
These were so easy to make and turned out great. Thanks for a great recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. Enjoy these delicious chewy cookies.
Elizabeth
I subbed out the butter and egg for vegan options and these were so good! Still chewy and sweet and delicious. Would make again!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you could make the recipe work for you. It’s hard to resist these chewy oatmeal cookies.
Stephanie
There isn’t much more satisfying than a chewy cookie loaded with goodness. The addition of the coffee and two different types of chocolate make this oatmeal cookie really special. Just delish!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree with you, chewy cookies are such a delight.
Natalie
Oatmeal cookies are the best. My whole family loves them. I can’t wait to give your recipe a try. I absolutely love the addition of caramel chips.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
These are super delicious and super addictive. Chewy cookies are the best. Hope you give them a try.
Julie
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my FAVORITE kind of cookie! So chewy and crispy and chocolately – and I love your tip on freezing them. So good!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know oatmeal cookies are so good. Hope you give this recipe a try….and freezing them if you have any left.
lauren
I am hands down chewy over crispy cookie any day of the week, but I do like a teenie bit of crisp on the edges. That’s ok right? I love that your combined the classic oatmeal flavors with chocolate chip and caramel chip! I am a sucker for anything caramel and these sounds amazing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
These do have nice crispy edges…so I think you would enjoy them.
Karyl Henry
I’m not a crispy cookie person either. I want to sink my teeth into my cookies, and I cant’ do that when it breaks apart after one bite! I love that you add a little coffee into this recipe too
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The coffee just makes these cookies pop with flavour. The perfect cookie any time of day. ENJOY!
Markus Mueller
MMMHMM, oatmeal cookies are a favourite in my house…I’ve never made them with salted caramel chips! Chocolate chips are a must though!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The salted caramel take these cookies over the top.
Charity
Espresso powder? Never thought of adding that to an oatmeal cookie but I’m sure it will enhance the chocolate flavor. You’ve piqued my interest!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this recipe a try just to see how delicious they really are.
Linda
Oatmeal and coffee. Can I have these cookies for breakfast every day? I’ll be sure to make an extra batch of this recipe.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well I agree, cookies for breakfast are a WONDERFUL thing.