Description

These thick, bakery-style oatmeal cookies feature a deeply caramel-flavored dough enriched with dark molasses and plenty of hearty rolled oats. Loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and finished with a touch of sea salt, they offer the perfect balance of wholesome texture and indulgent sweetness.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt for topping

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for about three minutes until light and creamy.
Add the room-temperature eggs, dark molasses, and pure vanilla extract and beat on high speed until fully combined.
Turn the mixer to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined, then stir in the rolled oats and fold in the chocolate chips.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to allow the oats to hydrate and ensure the cookies bake up thick.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Scoop 2-tablespoon mounds of dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart, and bake for 13 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden.
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt while still warm.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure your eggs and butter are truly at room temperature before starting to help the dough emulsify correctly. If you prefer a thinner cookie, you can reduce the chilling time to 20 minutes, though the full 45 minutes provides the best depth of flavor and signature chewiness.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 14 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American