Decadent Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Pecans
Indulge in these Decadent Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, a delightful blend of chewy oatmeal, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans. Perfectly crispy on the edges and soft in the center, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Bake a batch for family gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply to enjoy at home. With this recipe, you’ll create approximately 120 cookies, providing plenty to share or to savor over the week. Gather your ingredients and let’s get baking!
120
Servings
100
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
1 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
shortening
1 cup (none)
brown sugar
3/4 cup (firmly packed)
sugar
3/4 cup (none)
large eggs
2 (beaten)
hot water
1 teaspoon (none)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups (chopped)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package (none)
quick oats
2 cups (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Stir in the hot water and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
6
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until just combined.
7
Fold in the quick oats, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
8
Using a teaspoon, drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked; they will continue to firm up while cooling.
10
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies?
They are a delightful blend of chewy oatmeal, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans, featuring crispy edges and soft centers.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 120 cookies.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
Which ingredients should be sifted together?
You should sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
What is the first step in the mixing process?
The first step is to cream together the shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
How should eggs be added to the cookie dough?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
What liquid ingredients are stirred in after the eggs?
Stir in one teaspoon of hot water and one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What type of oats are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of quick oats.
How much flour is required?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of sifted flour.
What kind of chocolate chips are best for these cookies?
A 12-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips is recommended.
How much shortening is needed?
The recipe uses 1 cup of shortening.
How should the pecans be prepared?
You should use 1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans.
How do I combine the dry and wet ingredients?
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing at a low speed until just combined.
When do I add the oats, pecans, and chocolate chips?
Fold these ingredients in after the dry flour mixture has been combined with the wet ingredients.
How should the dough be placed on the baking sheets?
Use a teaspoon to drop the cookie dough onto the sheets.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced?
Space the dough drops about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
What is the baking time for these cookies?
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done?
The edges should be lightly golden, though the centers may still look slightly underbaked.
How long should the cookies cool on the baking sheet?
Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving them.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
How many calories are in one cookie?
There are approximately 100 calories per cookie.
Should I prepare the baking sheets in a specific way?
Yes, line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
How much brown sugar is used?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
How much baking soda is needed?
The recipe requires 1 1/4 teaspoons of baking soda.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 12 ingredients in this recipe.
What is the amount of salt needed?
You will need 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much granulated sugar is used?
The recipe uses 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.
What size eggs should be used?
The recipe calls for 2 large beaten eggs.
Is this recipe suitable for cookie exchanges?
Yes, because it makes a large batch of 120 cookies, it is perfect for cookie exchanges.
Can these cookies be stored?
Yes, they are designed to be savored over the week or shared with others.