Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
These oatmeal cookies combine hearty old-fashioned oats with rich chocolate chips and crisp pecan pieces. Cinnamon adds gentle warmth, while brown sugar and softened butter create a tender, chewy texture with lightly browned edges.
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Ingredients
Wet Mixture
- 2 large eggs brought to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted or salted butter softened at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup pecans chopped into small pieces
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats not quick-cooking oats
- 1½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches the correct temperature before the cookies are baked.
- Place the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat the ingredients together until the mixture becomes pale, smooth, and fluffy.
- Add the room-temperature eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Continue beating until fully incorporated and slightly glossy.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly blended.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until the flour is incorporated and a cohesive cookie dough develops.
- Fold the old-fashioned oats into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout. Add the chocolate chips and pecan pieces, then mix only until the additions are uniformly combined.
- Using a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion equal mounds of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Leave approximately 2 inches of space between each portion.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the outer edges are beginning to turn golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and carefully transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Let them cool completely before serving or placing them in storage.
Notes
Freshly chopped pecans provide additional crunch and a more pronounced nutty flavor.
For cookies with softer, chewier centers, remove them from the oven while the middles still appear slightly underbaked.