Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Updated March 29, 2025
Robyn Lee

Swapped at the 2011 Cookie Swap by SE intern alum Katie Quinn.

Recipe Details

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Prep 10 mins
Cook 15 mins
Cooling Time 10 mins
Total 35 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup organic vegetable shortening

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1 cup oats

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped dark chocolate

  • 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

  2. Beat the shortening and sugars in a large bowl just enough to blend well. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until thoroughly mixed. Add the oats and chocolate, and mix again. Add the flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the nuts.

  3. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until toasted on the edges but still moist in the center, about 12 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
6460 Calories
363g Fat
743g Carbs
74g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories 6460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 363g 465%
Saturated Fat 135g 677%
Cholesterol 505mg 168%
Sodium 3634mg 158%
Total Carbohydrate 743g 270%
Dietary Fiber 40g 143%
Total Sugars 490g
Protein 74g
Vitamin C 1mg 7%
Calcium 511mg 39%
Iron 44mg 243%
Potassium 2614mg 56%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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