So you want to pretend that oatmeal cookies are healthy? Fine, let’s throw some mocha chips and chocolate chips in there, and call it a day. These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with mocha chips combine chewy oats, creamy chocolate, and a kick of espresso. Who needs boring oatmeal when you can drown it in sweetness and caffeine? These cookies will make you feel less guilty about indulging—until the second batch is gone. At least they have oats, right? They’re practically a health food… at least that’s the story we’re sticking with.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips
A delicious twist on classic oatmeal cookies, featuring mocha chips, chocolate, and all the chewiness you never knew you needed.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
For the Chocolate & Mocha Chips:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup mocha chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream Butter & Sugar – Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Egg & Vanilla – Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Wet & Dry – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix well.
- Stir in Chips – Fold in chocolate chips and mocha chips until evenly mixed.
- Scoop & Shape – Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake – Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool & Serve – Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
- Vitamin B6: 1%
- Phosphorus: 2%
Tips for the Best Cookies
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to improve texture and prevent spreading.
- Use quick oats for a smoother texture.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt to elevate flavor.
- Underbake slightly for extra chewiness.
