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Chocolate oatmeal cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a wire rack with a bite missing from the one in the center.
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5 from 4 votes

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

These rustic Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies bake up with a fabulous brownie-like texture. They’re easy to make and dependably delicious every time.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 42 cookies
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats (not old fashioned)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar as needed

Instructions

  • Place the chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds on 50% power. Stir and then microwave in 30 second intervals at 50% power, stirring in between, until completely smooth and melted. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat well. Add the melted, slightly cooled chocolate and mix again until well combined.
  • In a separate medium bowl, use a spoon to combine the oats, flour, nuts, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir with a spoon until well combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or longer.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Shape the chilled dough into 1 ½ inch balls and place them a couple of inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cracks begin to form on the surface and cookies are almost set but still soft on top. Baking time can vary depending on the temperature of the dough and size of the cookies. Cool for 1 to 2 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to wire a rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, sprinkle the tops with powdered sugar.
  • Store the completely cooled cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg