Dark Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Dark Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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A slightly lightened version of an all-time crowd pleaser – the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie!

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icon30 minutes
Dessert
Snacks
Dairy Free
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Ingredients
30 servings
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  • All-purpose flour
    1 cup
  • Baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Baking powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Sea salt
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter, room temperature
    4 tablespoons
  • Granulated sugar
    1/3 cup
  • Brown sugar
    1/2 cup
  • Unsweetened applesauce
    1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract
    2 teaspoons
  • Old fashioned oats
    2 cups
  • Dark chocolate chips
    1 cup
  • Sea salt
    for topping
Directions
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, stir the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together with a whisk or fork.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until blended.
  • 4
    Beat in the egg, followed by the applesauce and vanilla extract.
  • 5
    Turn the mixer down to the lowest setting and gradually add the flour mixture, then the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Then stir in the chocolate chips.
  • 6
    Drop heaping tablespoonfuls (approx 1 tbsp each) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, flattening slightly with your fingers. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
  • 7
    Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies become lightly browned around the edges.
  • 8
    Set cookie sheets on a rack to cool, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.