These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are my favorite cookies in the whole world! Years ago, I went through so many recipes looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie and as soon as I tried these my search was over. Trust me when I say, You need these in your life! They have a secret ingredient that makes them so incredibly chewy. I have been making these for years and it's by far the recipe that I get asked for the most. People beg for these cookies! They are soft, chewy, and super gooey. Once you try these, the recipe will definitely be your "go-to" cookie recipe!
How to make chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies:
I make my cookie dough in my Kitchen-Aid stand mixer. If you don't have a stand mixer, you can beat and stir these by hand. You'll definitely get an arm workout though because this is a seriously thick dough 🙂
Go ahead and add your softened (not melted) butter and both white and brown sugar to your mixing bowl. Using the whisk attachment, beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
After you have beaten the butter and sugars, add in your 2 eggs, and the vanilla and beat those in as well.
Your cookie batter will be nice and fluffy now. Go ahead and scrape down the sides of your bowl and then beat again for a few seconds to make sure everything is incorporated.
Now grab a large bowl and add in all of your dry ingredients except for the chocolate chips. You'll want to add the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and the vanilla pudding. The vanilla pudding is what makes these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies incredibly chewy and moist. It's a total game-changer!
Stir all of the dry ingredients together and change the attachment on your mixer to the paddle attachment. I have a paddle attachment that has a bowl scraper on one side and it's awesome! This is the one that I have.
Can you use old fashioned or steel cut oats in chocolate chip cookies:
Yes, you can. the quick cook oats have just been broken down into smaller oats. This gives the cookies a smoother, less chunky texture.
Now slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients. I add about ⅓ at a time, mixing in-between each third.
I told you the dough would be crazy thick! You're going to think your mixer can't take it but go ahead and add in your whole bag of chocolate chips - minus the few at the end that everyone saves for themselves 🙂
Make sure that you lock the top of your mixer and on the lowest setting, give it about 5 turns of the paddle to incorporate the chocolate chips. This dough is really thick and your mixer will be bouncing like crazy if you don't lock the top down.
Ok now that your cookie dough is finished, you can prepare your pan and scoop out your cookies. I use these silpat baking mats. Literally nothing sticks to them! Your cookies will slide right off and they won't get a thick dark crust on the bottom.
Go ahead and line your baking sheet and scoop out your dough into balls a little larger than a golf ball - about 3 tablespoons. You can make them larger or smaller but you will have to adjust your baking time.
Place the cookies in the center rack of the oven and bake at 375 for 11-12 minutes.
When the cookies come out, let them rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes then carefully move them to a cooling rack.
Try to restrain yourself and let the cookies cool for about 10 minutes before devouring them 🙂
How to store cookies so they stay soft:
Store your cookies with a slice of bread in the container, your cookies will stay soft and chewy and only the bread will get stale.
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups of quick-cook oats
- 1.5 cups of all purpose flour
- 3.4 oz package of instant vanilla pudding
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 oz package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with either silicon baking mats or parchment paper
- In your mixing bowl, beat together butter, and white and brown sugar
- Add in eggs and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy (scraping down the sides of the bowl throughout)
- In a separate bowl, combine your dry ingredients: flour, oats, vanilla pudding, salt, and baking soda
- Slowly add your dry ingredients to your wet ingredients in thirds, stirring after each third until completely combined
- Add in your chocolate chips and mix until just combined (do not over mix)
- Once your chocolate chips are incorporated, scoop out golfball sized dollops onto your prepared baking sheet leaving about 2 inches in-between each one.
- Bake at 375 for 11-12 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, leave the cookies on your baking sheet for about 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack for about 10 minutes before eating.
- Enjoy!
ELAINE M PYER says
If you don't have a kitchenaide can these cookies be made with an electric mixer or hand mixed?
Coco and Ash says
Hi Elaine! Yes! You can make them. The batter gets quite thick at the end so you may want to use a spatula to incorporate the dry ingredients so you don't burn our your mixer. But you can definitely make them by hand! Let me know how you like them 🙂
Platter Talk says
I'll bring the milk if you have a plate of these waiting! Beautiful job with these dreamy cookies; thanks for sharing!
Coco and Ash says
Thank you so much!!
Vanessa says
I never post reviews for anything but I just had to come back and say these are the best OCC cookies I've ever made! My daughter and I whipped them up tonight and it was so easy to put together the dough tasted so good even before baking, my only change was using salted butter and I added walnuts. Thank you for a great recipe, this will be my go to from now on.
Coco and Ash says
Aw thank you so much!!! I use salted butter them all the time too! 🙂 So glad you liked them!
Kim says
I agree with her, these are incredible!!! Best oatmeal choc chip cookies ever!
Coco and Ash says
Thank you!!!
Cavet says
This is the second batch in just a few days! Everyone loves them and can’t get enough! Thank you for the recipe
Coco and Ash says
Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying them! 🙂
Cavet says
You’re very welcome. On my 3rd batch today Lol.
Gerta says
These turned out fabulious!!! Thank you so much!!
Coco and Ash says
So glad you like them!! They are my favorite cookies 🙂
Yolanda says
Wow these cookies look sooooo good I do want to make them? thank you I just know they will b a big hit in my house
Coco and Ash says
They are my favorite cookies EVER!! You won't be disappointed!! 🙂
Val says
I just made these amazingly delicious cookies and My household LOVE them!!!!?? We just had 3 each for snack and want them for dinner! Heehee! I know I'll be making these often! Thank you! Very clear directions! Love your tips!
Coco and Ash says
hahah You sound like us over here! We can't stop eating them either! I'm glad you loved them!!
Cassie says
Would you recommend unsalted butter because this recipe calls for salt already? I saw you said you have used the salted before in this recipe. I just do not want them to turn out super salty.
Coco and Ash says
Hi Cassie! They do have a slight saltiness to them. But I tend to like that 🙂 if you are sensitive to saltiness or just don't prefer it, I would definitely use unsalted butter. 🙂
Cassie says
I am going to try one unsalted and one salted. I try to follow my rule of thumb if it calls for salt then use unsalted butter but I am interested in the saltiness you speak of!! Cant wait to make these and thank you for such a quick response.
Coco and Ash says
Let me know how you like them! 🙂
Cassie says
Amazing!! I made a huge batch & can't wait to share with the family. If I can get the hubs & kids to stop eating them. Best oatmeal cookies I've ever made. Thank you for the great recipe. I have used the pudding secret in some of my cakes but it makes these cookies so soft inside! Half & half butters worked out great.
Coco and Ash says
Awesome!! I'm so glad you all liked them 🙂 And I'm glad the butter worked out too!
Juenessa says
These are the absolute best chocolate chip oatmeal cookies that I have ever eaten. My family loved them! They are fluffy, soft and chewey gooey yumminess. Thank you so much. 🙂
Coco and Ash says
Aw yay!!!! I'm so happy you like them!!
Samira says
The texture of these cookies were just amazing. Thick, crisp exterior and a soft (and gooey based on baking time) center mmm, perfection. I coarsely blended traditional oats to resemble quick oats for the recipe. I also separated half of the dough to use white chocolate chips instead (even tastier than the chocolate chip ones). I'd probably use this recipe again but with brown butter for an extra dimension. The texture is realllly what set these cookies part, hoping to bump up the taste next time as well.
PETRA says
AMAZING! I just baked a batch of these and they are hands down the best oatmeal chip recipe I have ever tried.
I used salted salted butter, but omitted the additional salt in the recipe. Also I baked them for 12 minutes for crisper edges...mmmmmmmm
Coco and Ash says
Awesome! Thank you! They’re my favorite too 🙂
Bev says
I followed the recipe exactly as it is written except I’m not crazy about chocolate chips so I substituted raisins for the chocolate chips. They are the best oatmeal cookies I ever made. I think adding the vanilla pudding Mix was the Difference. Thank you for your recipe.
Coco and Ash says
Thank you so much Bev!
Karen says
Hello what 1.5 cup flour, Can you please let me know
Coco and Ash says
I'm not sure what you are asking...sorry!
Ellie says
It is one and a half cups of flour.
Coco and Ash says
Yes
Megan says
Hi there! Looking forward to trying these based on the awesome reviews!! I have regular oats...not quick cooking. Do you think that would work just as fine? Thanks!
Coco and Ash says
Short answer...yes, you can.
However regular oats are larger and might make the cookie seem dryer. And easy solution would be to just put your regular oats in a food processor and pulse them a few times to break them down 🙂
Dawn says
Made these cookies twice now everyone loves them.I have one comment tho, this recipe made more than 2 dozen I got close to 5 .I used a cookie scoop and made golf ball size ,not sure if these should have been made bigger.They still turned out delish!
Coco and Ash says
Haha! Maybe the scoops are a little different in size. I'm glad you liked them though!
Jaclyn says
I’m wondering if you’ve ever cut his recipe in half?And if so how it’s turned out (I’m short on butter- but have coconut oil?)
Coco and Ash says
I have not, but I’m sure you could do it. Just be careful splitting the pudding pack 🙂
Darlene Bleiler says
Just made these but used butterscotch pudding and salted salted Carmel chips ,I cut salt in half. Haven’t baked them yet but the dough tastes amazing.
Coco and Ash says
haha the dough eating is very important too! 🙂
Darlene says
I did get them baked and were Delish making them again today thanks for the original recipe so I could change it lol
Coco and Ash says
Glad it worked for you!! Thanks!
KH says
Would sugarfree pudding work?
Coco and Ash says
I have never tried it but it's worth a shot!
Karen R says
I made these today to share with the "moms" for Mothers Day and to take to a potluck at work. They are so delicious and easy. I will definitely make these again!!
Mindi says
I made these and substituted butterscotch for the choco chips, then added shredded unsweetened coconut and sliced almonds. Even added a bit of extra salt. They are INCREDIBLE!! I love a salted oatmeal cookie and these are by the best ever! Wonderful recipe, thank you!
Jessica says
Just love!!!!! It was easy already had what I needed and my 3 year old helped me mix everything together soo good ...... she added a whole bag of 28oz of chocolate chips but I guess go big or go home
Coco and Ash says
You can never have TOO much chocolate!! haha Glad you liked them!
Kari says
These cookies look and sound (from the many comments) ...yes to die for. Being such a
lazy gal, I decided to make them into bars...using my biggest square baking dish. They
turned out wonderful and so much less work. Just cool and cut into squares.
Coco and Ash says
Great idea! Thank you!
Darlene says
Thank you for the recipe. I made these yesterday with a couple of seasonal changes and they are delicious. I used Pumpkin Spice Pudding mix, added a tsp of pumpkin spice, and used pecans in place of the chips. The best part is my kids won't eat them, so they are all for me! 🙂
Darlene
Joseph Robbins says
These are RIDICULOUS!!! Do NOT get any of these on your face or your tounge will slap your brains out trying to get to it!!! Tried to paste a shareable link to some pics but this site wouldn't let me. Anyway, these are delicious!
Lyn says
Can I have the measurement in grams? I just started baking and Im not used to cups as measurements, I really want to try your cookies. Please? Thank you in advance
Coco and Ash says
I do not have the conversions for this recipe but if you search online there are lots of calculators that you can plug the ingredients in to. Hope that helps!
Leanne says
I am an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie girl to an extreme...these are THE best cookies I have ever had. Super easy, makes a ton and all whom I have shared with have asked for the recipe! Thanks!!
Coco and Ash says
Thank you so much Leanne!
Pat says
Can you use margarine?
Coco and Ash says
I have never used margarine in the recipe so I can't say. Let me know if you do!
Kirsten Bethlehem says
Hello, do you have the nutritional value for this recipe?
Coco and Ash says
No, I do not provide nutritional value. There are plenty of online calculators that you can plug the ingredients into though! 🙂
Samira says
Ok so the first day I made these I thought the texture was phenomenal while the flavor was like any other CCC. BUT! I refrigerated the leftover dough overnight and WOW.... and this morning baked from frozen and I'm speechless. I've baked a lot of cookies in my life and these are the best. This recipe deserves more exposure!
Sheri G says
I just made these last night. We love them!
Mary Ann says
AMAZING! Just made these today. The pudding is genius! I also added some cinnamon and I AM IN LOVE! Thank you for sharing.
Coco and Ash says
Thank you!
CG says
Can I use whole wheat flour?
Coco and Ash says
I have not tried these with whole wheat flour.
Sylvia says
I love this recipe💜💜
I just made a batch and my oven will not heat😡😡
Can I freeze the dough? If yes, please advise how to package.
Coco and Ash says
Oh no! Yes, just wrap it in plastic wrap then in a zip top bag. Thaw it to room temperature when ready to bake.
Anne says
Is it possible to make this recipe as bar cookies? Perhaps in a 9"x13" pan?
Coco and Ash says
I’ve never tried that but let me know if you do!
Sheila says
I’m trying to leave a 5 star rating but it’s not letting me! This is quite possibly the best chocolate chip cookie recipe I’ve ever eaten or made! I had to freeze half the batch because my family was inhaling them. I’m am addicted to chocolate chip cookies and these now take first place, even over cowboy cookies! Can’t thank you enough for sharing!
Coco and Ash says
I took care of it for you...thank you so much!!
Linda Peck says
These are THE BEST! A big hit with my grandsons!
Lauren says
Have you ever added peanut butter? Would love to know how to combine your recipe with a peanut butter twist.
Coco and Ash says
Never done it but that sounds great!!
June says
I only have chocolate pudding in hand will that work?
Coco and Ash says
I haven’t tried that. The texture won’t change but the flavor will, of course be more chocolatey. Let me know if you try it!
SueAnne Boyum says
Suppose I could use "Cook & Serve" pudding, rather than instant? Anyone tried that yet?
Coco and Ash says
Hi SueAnnee, I have not tried it with cook and serve. I know that needs to come to a boil in order to thicken up so I can't say for sure if it would work. Let me know if you try it!! Happy baking!
SueAnne Boyum says
Update: The cookies with the Cook & Serve pudding taste amazing, but they didn't rise like yours. I'll definitely make these again, using the instant pudding next time. I also had to pulse my old fashioned oats a few times, so maybe that had something to do with it. Regardless - delicious, a definite keeper. 🙂
Coco and Ash says
Good to know! Thanks SueAnne!
Nancy says
Hey do you know how many calories are in a cookie?
Coco and Ash says
I do not. Sorry!
Susall says
My childhood is these cookies. Our neighbor made them for every potluck, 4h auction, sick visits, church gathering. My neighbor was my playmate too and we would sneak frozen cookie dough balls out of the freezer. She uses parkay margarine only but I want to use butter like your recipe. The recipe is in our church cookbook but needed a pinterest version 🙂 so thank you!
Coco and Ash says
Aw yay! Glad you found them!
Sandy says
I’ve made these several times, and they are the best! I found some espresso dark chocolate chips and they make these even more delicious! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Alicia says
Absolutely delish!
Janine says
These cookies are amazing. I don’t like oatmeal cookies but wanted them for my granddaughter and honestly I could not stop eating them. I will share this recipe with everyone. 5 stars from me.
Ruth says
Hi. If I do not have quick cook oats just regular oats do you think the recipe will turn out? Thanks! Looking forward to trying these.
Coco and Ash says
Quick cook oats are just broken down a bit more than regular oats. So you could either pulse your regular oats a few times in a food processor to break them down into smaller pieces or just use the regular oats and know that the texture will be a bit chunkier 🙂 hope that helps!
Sue C says
Thank you for a super yummy recipe!!! I agree with others - the pudding is a great idea for delicious cookies. I used regular oats and did not pulse them and the cookies were fantastic!
Karen Lindberg says
Great recipe but suggest baking them a minute or so less
Rachel says
Made these cookies at midnight while on the search for a similar recipe my dad had sent me a couple years ago. I put steamed apples instead of chocolate chips and topped them with a homemade caramel sauce and oh my good lord they were fantastic 😮💨😮💨
Brittany says
Would I be able to freeze the dough for a few days ?
Coco and Ash says
Absolutely!
Kathy Khandaker says
Wow amazing. I used French vanilla pudding and half real butter and half butter crisco. So wonderful!!
Coco and Ash says
Awesome! Thanks Kathy 🙂