Chunky Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- Butter14g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump12.5g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Brown Sugar13.8g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Large Eggs50g≈ 1 large
- Skim Milk30g
- Vanilla extract2.5g≈ 0.5 × tsp
- Flour, whole wheat, unenriched120g
- Salt6g≈ 1 teaspoon
- Baking Soda4.6g≈ 1 teaspoon
- Oats, whole grain, rolled, old fashioned120g
- Chocolate chips, semi-sweet173g≈ cup mini chips
Estimated Cost
- Butter (14g)$0.12
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump (12.5g)—
- Brown Sugar (13.8g)$0.03
- Large Eggs (50g)$0.21
- Skim Milk (30g)—
- Vanilla extract (2.5g)—
- Flour, whole wheat, unenriched (120g)—
- Salt (6g)$0.01
- Baking Soda (4.6g)$0.01
- Oats, whole grain, rolled, old fashioned (120g)—
- Chocolate chips, semi-sweet (173g)—
* Cost estimate based on 5 of 11 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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2. Soften the unsalted butter either at room temperature or by microwaving it in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-15 seconds (do not melt it).
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3. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar, mixing with a rubber spatula or fork until light and creamy.
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4. Crack the egg into the bowl and add the nonfat milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
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5. Add the whole wheat flour, salt, and baking soda to the bowl, stirring just until combined without overmixing.
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6. Fold in the quick-cooking rolled oats and your choice of mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or chopped dried fruit.
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7. Coat a baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
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8. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll it into a ball with your hands.
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9. Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned.
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11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to firm up.
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12. Transfer to a cooling surface and let cool completely.
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13. Repeat steps 8-12 with any remaining dough.
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14. Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so watch closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 12 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.