Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 and 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
12. Enjoy these delicious Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a tasty treat!