These classic Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, with a crunch of walnut, chocolatey, with a hint of cinnamon, and out of the oven in just 10 minutes!
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When I was little, there were no Oreos or Chips Ahoy stocked at my house, we only had homemade German pastries. This may sound like a dream to some, but as a kid, I was not into Marzipan stollen. As a compromise, my dad and Omi began making Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies at their bakery in upstate NY. This appealed to me, of course, but also to other customers who may be timid about trying new things.
The origins of oatmeal cookies go back to England in the 1800s, supposedly, or from Scottish oatcakes. Chocolate chip cookies are believed to have been invented in Massachusetts at a toll house. Get it? Tollhouse. But I am unsure of the first oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookie recipe. For many of us though they taste just like childhood. Even if you were not a fan of cookies with nuts (before they were banned from schools) oatmeal cookies and chocolate chip cookies were, and still are, a classic treat enjoyed by all ages.
These cookies are perfect in every way, starting with the texture. They have a nice chewiness from the oatmeal but are crispy around the edges with a buttery flavor. Then we have the melty chocolate chips and the crunch of the walnuts. Heavenly. What I love most is that you can freeze this dough for up to two months! So, make extra, freeze, and you’ll have homebaked cookies in a pinch.
Are Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies Healthy?
While oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookies are one of those foods that is healthy for your soul and mental health (IMO, and I have a degree in psychology), you don’t want to overindulge or eat them every day. However, remember those aforementioned name brands? Making cookies from scratch at home is way better since you can control the ingredients and avoid extra sugar, salt, and additives. These cookies can be made vegan if you use vegan butter and an egg alternative. Semi-sweet chocolate chips may be vegan but double-check the ingredients. Have a look at our Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies and Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies for substitutions.
The Best Oats For Cookies
For these oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookies, we use old-fashioned rolled oats, any brand works. I have found that quick oats work just fine with this recipe too, but they may be thinner and bake faster. However, steel-cut oats are not interchangeable with rolled oats. They would require more liquid and longer baking time.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Mix dry ingredients; cream butter and sugars; add egg and vanilla.
Combine
Blend dry and wet ingredients; stir in oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
Bake
Scoop dough onto baking sheet, bake, and cool.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
These oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookies can be stored in the fridge or at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. The dough also freezes well and can be used for up to two months.
You sure can! My daughter has a tree-nut allergy so I sometimes make these with only chocolate chips or peanut butter chips. I love this recipe because you can add whatever nuts or chips you like and they still come out great.
There are a few reasons this may have happened. They may have been baked too long, or your oven is too hot, you did not use enough liquid or butter, or you overmixed the batter.
Serving Suggestions
These oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookies are a wonderful snack or dessert. It is a tradition, in my family, to bring a tin of cookies as a welcome gift to a new neighbor. Mix them with Funfetti Protein Cookies and Flourless Chocolate Cookies for a real treat! Oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookies go great on a dessert board next to Salted Chocolate Brownie Bites and Bacon Beer Cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Info:
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