Sometimes, you just need a taste of the past—and nothing brings back warm memories quite like a batch of Thick Homestyle Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, these comforting cookies are just like the ones Grandma used to make.
Whether you're feeling nostalgic or simply craving something cozy, this easy oatmeal cookie recipe comes together in no time and turns out perfectly every single time. With hearty oats and a tender texture, these cookies strike the perfect balance between classic and crave-worthy.
So next time you're in the mood for a little homemade comfort, bake up a batch of these old-fashioned oatmeal chocolate chip cookies—you'll love every bite.
These are perfect year round! School lunches, after school snacks, fall gatherings, summer BBQs-you name it...it will be just right!
Looking for another Favorite Cookie recipe? Try my Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies.
Ingredients
- shortening
- brown sugar
- egg
- milk
- vanilla
- flour
- baking soda
- salt
- cinnamon
- old fashioned oats
- chocolate chips
See exact quantities in recipe card below.
Instructions
These cookies come together in a flash! Be sure and watch the video below to see the recipe in action!
Prep your pans and preheat the oven just like you always do. 🙂 In an electric mixer or with a hand held mixer on medium speed beat together the shortening, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla. Whisk together the flour, soda, salt and cinnamon and then beat into the mixture at low speed until smooth. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded Tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart and bake! That is it!
Tips
- Oats - Use Old Fashioned Rolled Oats for this recipe. This will give you a chewy and thick cookie.
- Parchment vs Silicone - I personally love parchment paper for these cookies. Silicone mats tend to make cookies spread a bit. And for this recipe I like a thick style.
- Chocolate Chips - This is a personal choice! For this cookie I prefer Semi Sweet. But if you are a milk chocolate fan add those instead!
- Done - You will know they are done when they are no longer shiny on top. DO not over bake!
Storage
Oh my! These cookies will go fast! But if not, just keep them in an airtight container for a few days! I hope you love them!
Equipment
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Thick Homestyle Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shortening I use butter flavor
- 1 ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or coat with non-stick cooking spray. Beat shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Combine (whisk) flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in small bowl. Beat into shortening mixture at low speed until smooth. Stir in oats just a bit then stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until no longer shiny on top. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire rack to cool. (Mine bakes 9-10 min every time)
Tami Danks says
The flavor is delicious but they are definitely not thick! Turned out flat as a pancake- I ended up adding more flour and oats to get a thicker cookie.
Misty Tannery says
Oh I am sorry to hear this. I have never had that problem before. Only thing I can think of is maybe your baking soda was old? But I will definitely revisit this recipe again and double check everything. Thank you for your review, I truly appreciate it!