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Ina Garten Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ina Garten Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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This cookie recipe is Ina Garten’s elevated take on the classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. Instead of chips, it uses chopped chocolate chunks for melty pockets in every bite. The addition of flaky sea salt on top balances the sweetness and enhances the depth of flavor, while the oats give the cookies a chewy, hearty texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chunks (chopped from a bar or use chunks)

  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), for sprinkling

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Combine dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and cinnamon (if using).

Step 3: Cream butter and sugars

In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Add eggs and vanilla

Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Scrape down the bowl to combine evenly.

Step 5: Stir in dry ingredients

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.

Step 6: Fold in oats and chocolate

Use a spatula to stir in the oats and chopped chocolate chunks.

Step 7: Scoop and space on baking sheet

Drop rounded tablespoon-sized scoops onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.

Step 8: Sprinkle with sea salt

Before baking, lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough mound with flaky sea salt.

Step 9: Bake to perfection

Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.

Step 10: Cool and serve  

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Enjoy warm or store once fully cooled.

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