Soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies loaded with chocolate chips and rolled oats, perfect for a comforting treat.
Chilling the dough is essential for cookies to keep their shape and have the perfect chewy texture., For extra chocolatey cookies, fold in an additional handful of chocolate chips just before baking., You can substitute one-minute oats for rolled oats in a pinch, but the texture will be less chewy., Add up to 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit if desired; chill dough longer if adding heavy mix-ins., Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking., Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days; add a slice of bread to keep them soft., For longer storage, freeze cookies wrapped tightly for up to 3 months; thaw before eating or warm in oven., To make vegan, substitute butter with plant-based butter, and replace egg with flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, rested 5 minutes).