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We definitely perfected these oatmeal chocolate cookies! This cookie has a wonderful chewy texture from the oats and is packed with chocolate. This is definitely the cookie to make when you need a chocolate fix! I recommend eating them warm out of the oven as you will get warm melted chocolate in every bite.
Ella’s favorite job is definitely taste tester, especially when there’s chocolate. She said “Mom this cookie is perfect don’t change a thing,” followed by “Did you write the recipe down?” Lol! I am definitely known to be the mad scientist in the kitchen. I sometimes get so involved in my recipe development that I forget to write the recipe down. This actually happens! I call it my creative flow. Either way, I wrote it down and have a delicious oatmeal chocolate cookie waiting for you to enjoy!
Why You Will Love Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
- They have a chewy texture from the oats.
- These cookies have a rich chocolate flavor.
- They are so delicious and easy to make.
- Rolled oats are the base of these cookies.
- There is no flour in this recipe.
What Are Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies?
These cookies are packed with chocolate flavor. The cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips add a decadent chocolate flavor. These cookies are made with oats instead of flour. They come together easily and are naturally gluten-free!
Ingredients Needed For Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
- Oats: Use old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats.
- Applesauce: Use unsweetened applesauce in this recipe.
- Sweetener: Use brown sugar or a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener of choice.
- Baking Powder: Helps these cookies rise.
- Salt: Add a pinch of salt.
- Vanilla: Add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Chocolate Chips: Fold in mini chocolate chips for a double chocolate flavor.
- Egg: Use one egg. Or, make these cookies vegan and use a chia egg.
- Cocoa Powder: Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder or cacao powder.
How To Make Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
Step 1: Add the old-fashioned rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, egg, and Dutch-processed cocoa powder or cacao powder to a bowl.
Step 2: Then, thoroughly mix. Combine all the ingredients.
Step 3: Use a cookie scoop to form the cookies. After that, place the cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Bake them and enjoy!
Oatmeal Chocolate Cookie Variations
- Make These Cookies Vegan: You can make these oatmeal chocolate cookies vegan! To do this, substitute the egg for a chia egg. To make a chia egg, combine 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 3 tablespoons of water. Then, let it sit for 10-15 minutes or until it thickens and has a gel-like consistency. After that, it is ready to be added to the recipe. Or, you can make a flax egg by combining 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons of water. Either way, one chia egg or flax egg is equivalent to the one regular egg in this recipe.
- Gluten-Free Cookies: These oatmeal chocolate cookies are gluten-free! Just use certified gluten-free rolled oats in this recipe.
- Make Sugar-Free: To make these cookies sugar-free use a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener. Also, use sugar-free chocolate chips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Oats Should I Use?
You can make these cookies with rolled oats or quick oats. Do not use steel-cut oats.
How Long Do Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Last?
These cookies are delicious warm out of the oven and can be refrigerated to enjoy later. That’s if there are any left! They will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Also, you can warm them up in the oven when you are ready to eat them. Who doesn’t want a warm and gooey chocolate cookie?
Can You Freeze Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies?
Yes, these cookies are the best because they can be frozen! They will even last up to 3 months in the freezer.
More Recipes To Try Next!
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Healthier Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Sugar Cookies With Easy Icing
- Healthy Hot Chocolate
- Chocolate Covered Blueberries Recipe
If you try this recipe please be sure to leave us a comment and star rating ★★★★★ letting us know how it turns out for you. We hope you enjoy these chocolate oatmeal cookies!
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE COOKIES
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder, or cacao powder
Instructions
- Add the old-fashioned rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, egg, and Dutch-processed cocoa powder or cacao powder to a bowl.
- Thoroughly combine all the ingredients in the bowl.
- Use a cookie scoop to form 15 cookies. Place the cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly press down to spread the cookies on the baking sheet. Bake the cookies at 350° F for 13-15 minutes and enjoy!
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Notes
- Gluten-Free: These oatmeal chocolate cookies are gluten-free! Just use gluten-free rolled oats in this recipe.
- Vegan Option: You can make these oatmeal chocolate cookies vegan! To do this, substitute the egg for a chia egg. To make a chia egg, combine 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 3 tablespoons of water. Then, let it sit for 10-15 minutes or until it thickens and has a gel-like consistency. After that, it is ready to be added to the recipe. Or, you can make a flax egg by combining 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons of water.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
His recipe is now my husband’s favorite.
This recipe is now my husband’s favorite cookie!
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Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! Thank you for sharing another of your stellar recipes??
Thank you so much! We are so happy you enjoyed the cookies! 🙂
Another winner! I don’t know how you ladies do it but please don’t ever stop! These were delicious and so easy to make!
Thank you so much for leaving a review and for the kind words!! We are so happy you enjoyed the cookies! Thanks for letting us know!
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We are so happy you are enjoying our recipes! Thanks so much for letting us know! So happy to hear they are your favorite cookies!