Cocoa Oatmeal Cookies

Rich, fudgy, and utterly irresistible, these Cocoa Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

With the deep flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder, a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, and a delightful texture from rolled oats, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite.

Ready Time

50 mins

Yields

9 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Optional: nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries for added flavor and texture

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the cocoa powder until well combined.

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. If desired, fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries for added flavor and texture.

Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are just slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Repeat the baking process until all the dough has been used, which should yield about 9 cookies.

Notes

These Cocoa Oatmeal Cookies will be a hit with both kids and adults alike, so be prepared to bake a double batch if you’ve got a big crowd to please! The optional add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries are a great way to customize the flavor and texture to your taste. Feel free to get creative and mix-and-match to create your perfect combination.

Since the cookies will be soft in the center, take them out of the oven when the edges are set, even if they look slightly underbaked.

They’ll firm up as they cool, and you’ll be left with a chewy, delicious treat. To ensure the cookies retain their texture, make sure to not overmix the dough.

Stop mixing as soon as the ingredients come together in a ball.

If you want a crisper cookie, bake them for 14-16 minutes instead. Just keep an eye on them to prevent overcooking.

These cookies freeze beautifully, so consider wrapping individual cookies tightly in plastic wrap and storing them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.