Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and hearty oatmeal with these Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. Crafted using a devil's food cake mix, these cookies are a breeze to whip up while delivering a fantastic chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Living at high altitude, I added a little extra flour to perfect the consistency, resulting in thick, chubby cookies that are soft in the center with crispy edges. For a gourmet twist, feel free to incorporate some premium peanut butter chips along with the semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies are perfect for sharing or as a cozy treat for yourself anytime!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Devil's food cake mix
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package (Dry mix)
Eggs
2 (Beaten)
Butter or margarine
1/2 cup (Melted)
Oatmeal
1/2 cup (Rolled or quick oats)
All-purpose flour
1/4 cup (Optional, for high altitudes)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 ounces (Chopped if desired)
Water
1-2 tablespoons (Mixed with instant coffee)
Instant coffee
To taste (Mixed with water)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (or 375 degrees F if using the additional flour).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix and all-purpose flour (if using), then add in the eggs, melted butter (or margarine), oats, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
3
Mix until well combined. If the dough is too crumbly, gradually add in the mixture of water and instant coffee, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
4
Using a heaping tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5
Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until they look set. If you’re baking at 375 degrees, keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
6
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary base for Chewy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies?
The primary base for these cookies is a standard package of devil's food cake mix.
How many eggs are required for this recipe?
You will need 2 beaten eggs for this recipe.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can use either 1/2 cup of melted butter or melted margarine.
What type of oatmeal should I use?
You can use either rolled oats or quick oats for this recipe.
What should the oven temperature be for standard baking?
The standard oven temperature for these cookies is 350 degrees F.
How should I adjust the recipe for high altitude baking?
For high altitudes, add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
What kind of chocolate chips are best for these cookies?
The recipe calls for 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips, which can be chopped if desired.
How can I give these cookies a gourmet twist?
You can incorporate some premium peanut butter chips along with the chocolate chips for a gourmet flavor.
What do I do if the cookie dough is too crumbly?
If the dough is crumbly, gradually add a mixture of water and instant coffee, one tablespoon at a time, until it holds together.
Why is instant coffee included in the ingredients?
Instant coffee is mixed with water to help bind the dough and enhance the chocolate flavor.
How much dough should I use for each cookie?
Drop the dough onto the baking sheets using a heaping tablespoon for each cookie.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced on the baking sheet?
Space the cookie dough drops about 2 inches apart.
Do I need to grease the baking sheets?
No, you should use ungreased baking sheets for this recipe.
What is the recommended baking time?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they look set; be careful not to over-bake them if using the higher temperature.
How long should the cookies cool on the baking sheet?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for approximately 5 minutes before moving them.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely after the initial cooling period on the baking sheet.
What is the resulting texture of these cookies?
The cookies are thick and chubby with a soft center and crispy edges.
Is this a difficult recipe to make?
No, it is considered an easy recipe because it utilizes a pre-made cake mix.
How much oatmeal is needed?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of oatmeal.
How much water is typically added?
You will generally use 1 to 2 tablespoons of water mixed with instant coffee.
What size cake mix package is recommended?
An 18 1/4 ounce package of devil's food cake mix is recommended.
Should the butter be cold or melted?
The butter or margarine should be melted before being added to the mix.
Can I use any flavor of cake mix?
This specific recipe is designed for devil's food cake mix to achieve a rich chocolate flavor.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 ingredients total, including the optional flour and coffee flavoring.
Are the chocolate chips supposed to be melted?
No, the chocolate chips are mixed into the dough whole or chopped, but not melted.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature (350F or 375F).
In what order should I mix the ingredients?
Combine the dry cake mix and flour first, then add the eggs, melted butter, oats, and chocolate chips.
What is the purpose of the 1/4 cup of flour?
It is used specifically to perfect the consistency of the cookies when baking at high altitudes.
Can these cookies be shared?
Yes, they are described as perfect for sharing or as a cozy personal treat.