Chocolate Chip Orange Oatmeal Cookies
Elevate your cookie game with these irresistible Chocolate Chip Orange Oatmeal Cookies—a delightful twist on the classic oatmeal treat. Bursting with citrusy brightness from fresh orange zest and the warm sweetness of brown sugar, these cookies strike the perfect balance of chewy and tender. Every bite is studded with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips and the hearty texture of rolled oats, making them a deliciously wholesome indulgence. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these cookies are quick to whip up for after-school snacks, holiday gatherings, or a simple weeknight dessert. Serve them fresh from the oven or store them for later—they're a guaranteed hit with citrus and chocolate lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from one large orange)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the cookies with a refreshing drink, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.2 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1380 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 694.7 g | 253% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 423.4 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1324 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
