Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
Oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips – Classic chewy oatmeal cookies get a dose of chocolate and almonds in this old-fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe!
I get a major craving for oatmeal cookies about once a season and these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies hit the spot. Soft and chewy, they’re packed full of chocolate with a bonus of almond meal in the batter for extra protein and a textural boost. Though not exactly healthy, these are definitely Healthier Oatmeal Cookies than your typical recipes.
Why You Must Make these Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Besides TWO different kinds of chocolate chips, these oatmeal cookies have an unusual addition that provides a healthy twist. I pulled some sliced almonds from the freezer and dumped them in my mini food processor. Pulsing the frozen nuts for a minute or two turned them into powdery almond flour or meal. Barely discernable except for a few flecks, which of course my family had to drill me about.
Nick was heading back to college and was game to sample one. Not usually a big oatmeal cookie fan, he enjoyed these enough to take some back to campus. They are chewy, soft, and irresistible. And the almonds provide a boost of nutrients. I had to hide the remainder in my freezer to minimize temptation.
Healthier Cookies
I wouldn’t categorize these oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips as a health food, but this is a “healthier” oatmeal cookie recipe than my usual cookies. The oats and almond meal add fiber plus the eggs and almond meal both add protein. Just don’t eat a dozen at one sitting! Though you may be tempted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Bad Are Oatmeal Cookies for You?
Granted, there’s sugar and butter, but one of these oatmeal cookies is healthier than many other dessert options. As mentioned above, they have fiber, whole grains, protein, and antioxidants from dark chocolate.
Can You Use Quick Oats for Oatmeal Cookies?
I prefer the texture of regular oats, but in a pinch, quick oats will work for most oatmeal cookie recipes.
What Causes Oatmeal Cookies to Be Hard?
There are a few potential reasons for hard cookies. First, they could be overmixed, activating the gluten. Or overbaked. Or there may be too much flour if it was mismeasured. The best way to measure flour is to scoop with your measuring cup, then use a finger or offset spatula to level off the top of the cup.
Store them in an airtight container and if you add a piece of bread to the container, it will help keep the cookies moist.
Tools Needed to Make Oatmeal Cookies with Almond Flour
- baking sheets (affiliate links)
- silicone baking mats
Other Favorite Oatmeal Cookies:
- Triple Threat Oatmeal Cookies
- Gingered Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
- Oatmeal Craisin Cookies
- More Cookie Recipes
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with a boost of texture from almond meal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup almond meal (you can make your own by whizzing about 3/4 cup frozen, sliced almonds in a food processor, till powdery)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.
- Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract till well incorporated.
- Add the oats, almond meal, flour, baking powder and salt and mix till combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for 1 hour.
- Heat the oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten the cookies.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36Serving Size:
1 cookieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
Adapted from Roxana’s Home Baking.
21 Comments on “Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips”
These cookies look amazing! What changes would I have to make if I omit the almond meal? My daughter is allergic to all nuts.
Oh, gosh, I’m not sure! Another nut meal wouldn’t work in your case. I did a quick search, but no definitive answer—one source thought coconut flour might work. Or maybe just more oats (you could grind them so you’d be mimicking the texture). Sorry I couldn’t be of more help!
Lizzy,
I haven’t made oatmeal cookies because the hubby isn’t a fan. I’ll have to try yours though. Pinned and yummed.
Annamaria
Lizzy,
I haven’t made oatmeal cookies because the hubby isn’t a fan. I’ll have to try yours though. Pinned and yummed.
Annamaria
ohhhhh I love how chewy and tasty these cookies look! I want ’em I want ’em! pulverized almonds were an awesome addition!
I am on an endless search for the perfect oatmeal cookies. I can wait to check these out with the almond meal. I bet that adds such a great texture.
Two classics in one cookie are irresistible and the addition of almond meal is a nice surprise.
I love chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. These sound especially tasty with the almond meal and 2 varieties of chocolate chips.
love the idea of pulsing the frozen nuts!!! your cookies always look phenomenal!
Wow, I love the secret ingredient you added – great idea. These looks so good, you can’t go wrong with an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie!
You can tell by looking if a cookie is really good and these fit the bill. If I could have a few (no, probably it would take more than a few), I could tell you for absolutely certain 🙂
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are the best! Love that there is some almond meal and the two different chocolate chips in here sound perfect!
I can’t wait to try these! They look incredible!
What a fantabulous idea to add in the slivered almonds…Thank you again for a winning recipe, Liz. Your cookies always get the biggest applause =)
Liz, your cookies make me think of CNY where we’ll get to feast on lots of cookies etc! xoxo
If these work for Nick, they will work at my house. They look delicious.
We made batch on the weekend with a similar recipe, and I think I like yours better.
Yummy! I don’t think I have ever tried oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips 🙂
Dear Lizzy, These sound wonderful and love the spin you put on these classics. I bet the almond meal adds a delicious flavor to these. They look perfect dear! xoxo, Catherine
You can never go wrong with a classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, these are perfect!