Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
A unique and delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe that uses ground oats, cinnamon, and lemon juice to create a massive, soft, and chewy cookie. Better than the bakery!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats regular or quick
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts optional
- Optional Drizzle: 1/2 cup chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Grind Oats: Place rolled oats in a blender or food processor and process until finely ground.
- Dry Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Wet Mix: In another large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice together using an electric mixer. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
- Combine: Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, blending well.
- Add-Ins: Add the 3 cups of chocolate chips and walnuts (if using) to the dough and mix well.
- Scoop: Using a 1/4 cup measure or large scoop, form round balls with the dough and place them 2 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake until cookies are lightly browned, 16-18 minutes.
- Cool: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle (Optional): Melt extra chocolate chips in a small bag, snip the corner, and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Lemon Juice: This ingredient helps activate the baking soda, producing a softer, chewier cookie.
Variations: You can substitute chopped dates or raisins for the chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
Storage: Store in a sealed container to keep them soft.