Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Dan’s Famous DK Cookie Recipe)
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ve probably heard about Dan’s Famous DK Cookies. Our go-to chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that everyone asks for. Dan started baking these at least ten years ago, and they’ve been a staple in our house ever since. They are a tried-and-true favorite that never lasts more than a day around here. If you’ve been searching for the best chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe, this is it.
They’re soft in the center, crisp around the edges, and filled with just the right amount of chocolate chips. There’s a little oatmeal mixed in, which gives them that perfect chewy texture that makes oat chocolate chip cookies so irresistible. It’s one of those easy oatmeal cookies you’ll find yourself making again and again.
You might recognize this recipe from my first cookbook, Eat More Dessert. They made their debut in the Camp Out Party chapter as “Campground Cookies.” The original recipe didn’t include the touch of almond extract (Dan’s latest twist), but if you prefer a classic flavor, you can skip it and just use vanilla.
Dan’s Famous DK Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup oats
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 365°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using). Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and oats.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then carefully flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spatula.
- Return to the oven for 2 more minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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They’re simple, nostalgic, and always a hit! Dan swears by a warm cookie and a hot cup of coffee, and I have to agree… there’s nothing better.
Let me know what you think of these cookies!
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