Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and mixed up in one bowl with simple, everyday ingredients.

Prep Time20

Cook Time8

Total Time28

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Servings: cookies

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $5.48

Equipment

Stand mixer or electric hand mixers
Large sheet pan plus silicone liners or parchment paper
Cookie scoop 1-1/2 tablespoon size

Ingredients

1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter make sure it's smooth/not separated
2/3 cup pure maple syrup see note 1
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats see note 2
1-1/4 cups quick oats
1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips divided (or use milk or semi-sweet)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt optional, for topping

US - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Melt coconut oil, then measure 1/4 cup and let it cool to room temperature before using.
Add all ingredients except the chocolate chips to a large bowl or stand mixer. Using hand mixers or the whisk attachment, mix until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
Switch to a spatula and mix in 1 cup dark chocolate chips and all the mini chocolate chips.
Use a 1-1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to pack dough into tight balls, pressing firmly so they hold together. Place on the prepared sheet pan, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until tops are set (they don't look gooey) but still slightly soft. Do not over-bake; these are best slightly under-baked and they firm up more as they cool.
Remove from oven and gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to flatten cookies slightly. Press remaining chocolate chips into the tops.
Let cookies cool on the pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Best enjoyed warm while soft and chewy!

Notes

Note 1: Use pure maple syrup. The only ingredient listed should be maple syrup.

Note 2: Use both types of oats for the right texture. Quick oats absorb more liquid than old-fashioned oats, and the amounts are created for that.

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