Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar that are soft, chewy, and easy to make using simple pantry ingredients.
Why You’ll LOVE These Cookies
You are going to LOVE these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar! I have made these cookies many times and shared them with friends and family. They all have given great comments on them!
They taste as if they are a no-bake cooke (which, who doesn’t love) but also have the great flavor from being a baked cookie. In addition, there are a bit more chocolate chips than a classic cookie recipe would use. This is a major positive for me!
When to Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies when you are craving a no-bake, don’t have brown sugar on hand, or just want a delicious batch of cookies!
These are also a great option to bring to any gathering as many love chocolate chip cookies, but it’s less likely for someone else to bring ones with oats.
Ingredients
Most of these ingredients will be ones you already have in your kitchen! This means you may be able to make a batch without having to run to the store.
Oats– Be sure to use old fashioned oats!
Chocolate Chips– I used semi-sweet.
Sugar– There’s no brown sugar in this recipe. You’ll need granulated sugar!
In addition, you’ll need: baking soda, baking powder, salt, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, butter, an egg, and vanilla extract.
How to Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar
To start making any cookie recipe be sure to grab out all of your ingredients to ensure they are at proper temperature (and you don’t need to make a last minute trip to the store!). Also, preheat your oven so it is up to temperature when you are ready to pop the cookies in.
In a medium bowl combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Then, set this aside.
In a large bowl pop in the sugar and room temperature butter. Use a hand mixer to cream together. Then, while continuing to mix, add the egg, and vanilla extract.
Continue to use the hand mixer to slowly combine the medium bowl of dry ingredients into the large bowl of wet ingredients.
Then, mix in the chocolate chips! This can be down using the hand mixer or a large spoon.
Use a cookie scoop to pop equal portions of dough on a baking sheet. You can either leave them as-is or use your palm to flatten them- the choice is yours!
Bake these cookies for about 10 minutes, allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy!
Expert Tips and Tricks
By testing this recipe quite a few times I’ve come up with a few tips and tricks to help ensure your batch also comes out delicious.
- Be sure to use old fashioned oats, not quick oats.
- If you want extra chocolate, you can add an addition ¼ cup of chocolate chips.
- Oats and salt pair deliciously. If you want, top these cookies with flaky salt.
- If you want a bit more depth of flavor add a touch of maple syrup.
If you discover any tips and tricks that improve your cookies be sure to leave it in the comments down below so I can give it a go, too!
Additions and Substitutions
Here are some delicious addition and substitution ideas:
- Try reducing the sugar and in place adding honey.
- Use half white chocolate chips and half milk chocolate chips.
- Use a gluten free flour to make these a completely gluten free cookie recipe.
- Chill this dough before cooking to get a thicker result.
Keep in mind that these are nearly ideas and have not been tested! If you do give them a go, let me know how it turns out in the comments down below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
If your question hasn’t been answered yet so far, you may find it here! If your question isn’t answered here leave it in the comments down below so I can get you an answer!
What is a substitute for brown sugar in oatmeal chocolate chip cookies?
These cookies tend to use brown sugar. In place of brown sugar these cookies use granulated sugar.
Are these cookies sugar free?
No, these cookies are not sugar free. There is classic granulated sugar rather than the typical use of brown sugar.
Are these cookies healthy?
These are not ‘healthified’ cookies. This is still a classic cookie with expected nutrition of a cookie.
A Word From a Registered Dietitian
Cookies don’t need to be ‘healthier’ in order to enjoy them. This oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe proves this! Sure, there’s no brown sugar but there is still regular granulated sugar!
On the flip side, the oats add fiber for staying power- a delicious cookie bonus! Remember, enjoyment is a key part of nourishing your body. Savor these cookies mindfully, share them with others, and know that all foods can fit into a balanced eating pattern.
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If you love these you may also want to try my:
- No Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chewy Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar
- Soft Maple Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar Recipe
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies without Brown Sugar
Equipment
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Cups Oats Old Fashioned
- 1 Cup Flour All-Purpose
- ½ Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- 1 Stick Butter, Softened Unsalted
- 1 Egg Room Temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- ¾ Cup Chocolate Chips Semi-Sweet
Instructions
- Get out your butter and egg and allow both to come to room temperature while getting out all ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl combine the dry ingredients: oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl use a hand mixer to cream together room temperature butter and sugar. Once combined, add in egg and vanilla then mix again using hand mixer.
- Slowly add the mixed dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients, continuing to mix using hand mixer.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to grab 2 tablespoons of dough and place on cookie sheet. You can either leave them in a mound or flatten using the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts may vary.
- ½ tablespoon of cinnamon may seem like a type-o. Trust me on the ½ tablespoon amount!
Nutrition
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