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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies

February 10, 2011

If I'm known amongst my friends and family for one specific recipe, it's my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies. Yes, the controversial word "salt" is in the name of the recipe, but it's only a teeny tiny bit and trust me when I say that it makes all the difference.

Whenever I have my girlfriends over for dinner or need to bring something to a party, these cookies are the number one most requested recipe of mine. There's just something about a bite of chocolate with a few flakes of sea salt that's down right mouthwatering.

A few days ago, I made a batch for some friends who came over for lunch and one of them said to me, "you better put this recipe up on weelicious soon because I HAVE to have it!" So I thought to myself, what better time to share it with all of you than Valentine's Day. Try making this decadent treat next week for your special someone(s) or anytime of year for your friends and family and you're going to be on everyone's permanent party list!

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies  (Makes 4-5 Dozen)

  • Prep Time:5 minutes,
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes,
  • Total Time: 15 minutes,

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 12 oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips
  • sea salt flakes (i use maldon sea salt) *do not use iodized salt on top of the cookies.

Preparation

  1. 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2. Using a standing or hand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 4 minutes ( I know 4 minutes seems like a long time, but it makes all the difference).
  3. 3. Add the eggs, one at a time, and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4. Stir the flour, baking soda and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
  5. 5. Slowly add the flour to the butter/sugar mixture until combined.
  6. 6. Stir in oats and chocolate chips mixing well until combined.
  7. 7. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment or silpat lined cookie sheet.*
  8. 8. Press down each cookie and top with a few flakes of sea salt.
  9. 9. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. 10. Cool and serve.
  11. * You can also bake them in silicone individual muffin tins as I did in the picture for 18-20 minutes.
  12. ** After step #8, place sheet tray in the freezer for several hours, remove cookies to labeled zipper bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake according to directions in step #9.
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  1. Mikal

    February 10, 2011 at 6:29 pm

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    Great recipe! Are you scandinavian by chance? My roommate was from Denmark and loved salt and chocolate. Thanks for sharing this tradition with us!

  2. Lisa

    February 10, 2011 at 4:27 pm

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    What kind of heart muffin pans did you use? Do you smash the dough into them?

  3. Melissa

    February 10, 2011 at 4:17 pm

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    My question is, what amount of dough did you place in the cupcake cups????

    As a registered dietitian, I agree that all foods in moderation. Sugar is sugar in any form, it just depends on the level of processing it has had – subbing some for another can change the outcome of the cookie – making it more crispy for instance or the color…. It is all about what you like. Butter in cookies spreads more than those made with shortening, so those who like puffy soft cookies may use butter flavored trans fat free vegetable shortening… again, all things in moderation…..

    These cookies look great. I make some similar to this but I use dark chocolate chips and also add (depending on what I have on hand) dried cranberries or cherries and/or toasted nuts. I have also reduced the sugar by a 1/4, and no one noticed. Have a cookie and a glass of milk! :-)

  4. Mandie

    February 10, 2011 at 3:21 pm

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    These look wonderful! There is no harm in a little indulgence on holidays! :)

  5. Jana R

    February 10, 2011 at 3:20 pm

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    Making these cookies tonight!!!!! I am a butter lover so when I saw the first ingredient was butter I was smitten ;) I love raisins in my cookies. Have you tried it with raisins and had success or is it the chocolate that makes them so yummy?

  6. Ruby Tues

    February 10, 2011 at 2:48 pm

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    Try low glycemic coconut sugar! It tastes great and works well in baking.

    Also, I don’t think sugar “bashing” is such a negative thing when this site is devoted to healthy cooking for kids. There is substantial science behind the deleterious effects of white or brown processed sugar, especially for children.

    • Laurin

      February 10, 2011 at 3:07 pm

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      I completely agree that it is okay to wish there was less sugar and a use of whole wheat flour in recipes on a health food blog. I think that is especially true when the site is aimed toward bettering this generations children’s eating habits. It IS valentines day and so a little splurge is alright but I would still have liked to see a super delicious healthy treat with much less sugar and a use of whole wheat flour instead of overly processed all purpose.

      That being said I will probably still try and make these just with whole wheat flour and the brown sugar (brown sugar is pure cane sugar which is from a plant and is unprocessed!). They do look delicious though!

      **I’d like to add that I have seen (and made) MANY more super delicious healthy recipes on this site than not so I am still very greatful for this blog!! Thank you!

      • Lala

        February 12, 2011 at 9:15 pm

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        Let’s remember, these are COOKIES. There should be a little sugar and I totally agree with a lot of other comments: everything in moderation… especially cookies and other treats. In regards to brown sugar, it is processed. Unless you’re referring to Sucanat and adding real maple syrup, brown sugar is no better than white sugar. Here’s a great post to learn more about sugars: http://simpleorganic.net/whole-cane-sugar-a-better-way-to-sweeten/

        PS: Thank you for all the wonderful recipes, Catherine. I will be making these and have loved every recipe I’ve tried on Weelicious.

      • Vanessa

        February 11, 2011 at 5:57 pm

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        I agree, a bit of sugar won’t hurt:) I can’t wait to make these!!!

  7. MamaB

    February 10, 2011 at 2:32 pm

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    For Valentine’s Day we are having a “cookie-off” this weekend. Girls vs boys- and I think with this recipe my daughter and I have a winner!!! yay!! thanks!

  8. Kirbi

    February 10, 2011 at 2:31 pm

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    Thank you for always sharing your recipes with us readers! I also hate the comments that bash sugar etc…I mean everyone can make their own choices for their family’s needs. However, I do think with the white flour and lots of white sugar there is probably a healthier way. I might use coconut and almond flour, coconut oil, honey/maple syrup/or stevia and omit the brown sugar and white sugar. Might need more eggs for moisture. I agree that a few indulgences here and there wont kill us!! But making easy changes can help us enjoy more often. Especially for people with strict diets like our family.

    Blessings,
    Kirbi

  9. Rachel

    February 10, 2011 at 2:22 pm

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    I love this site and try really hard to feed my family as healthy as I can. Sometimes I get a little annoyed when I see so many comments cry bloody murder because there is SUGAR in a COOKIE recipe. It’s not poison ladies, its sugar, and just like everything else, should be consumed in moderation. That means our kids/families can have a COUPLE of these cookies and still live to see 103!

    • C

      February 12, 2011 at 11:50 am

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      I could not agree more! In fact, I think it is (mentally/emotionally) healthier to TEACH your children that eating anything in moderation is okay. I will tell you, my patents were ogres about sugar and as soon as I was on my own I ran right to the root beer floats and fruity pebbles. After a couple of years I’d gained 25 pounds and I still have a sugar addiction. We teach moderation with everything in our home–video games, tv, sweets–I hope in the long-run my children get it.

    • Another Rachel :)

      February 10, 2011 at 4:35 pm

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      Amen, sister!!! :) I feel the exact same way. You can always take or leave a recipe!

      But I do want to say that although I, too, get a bit impatient with the comments about sugar, I am so happy that there are so many other moms out there that are concerned with their family’s health and well-being! Way to go ladies! So I guess that complaining about sugar isn’t the worst problem to have. :)

      And I have to say: I totally love this site! I am so grateful to Catherine for all of her creativity and the time and effort she takes to share her wonderful recipes with us!

      • Vanessa

        February 11, 2011 at 6:03 pm

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        i put my comment on the wrong place, but yeah i agree with you guys!!!! life needs a little sugar :)

    • Lorrie

      February 10, 2011 at 4:29 pm

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      amen! these look delicious… and thanks to weelicious we have LOTS of healthy recipes to choose from everyday and can afford a little splurge on a holiday :)

  10. Yvonne

    February 10, 2011 at 2:18 pm

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    Let’s put this in perspective: One cup of sugar and one cup of butter for 48-60 cookies? I can live with that! Thank you for the recipe. Sounds delish!

  11. Megan

    February 10, 2011 at 2:02 pm

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    These look very yummy! I’ve never tried sea salt flakes before, sounds interesting. Sure they have sugar, but these are supposed to be a treat for Valentine’s Day, not an everyday snack, so I am ok with that. You have to have a treat now and then!

  12. Erin

    February 10, 2011 at 1:48 pm

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    Wow, that’s a lot of sugar. I would probably use maple syrup instead, and cut down on the total “sugar” called for. I’d also use coconut oil instead of butter.

  13. Lisa

    February 10, 2011 at 1:41 pm

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    Oh, do those ever look good! It doesn’t look like your link for the sea salt is working, though. I buy my sea salt from Costco. Hopefully, that will work. Thanks for the recipe!

  14. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama}

    February 10, 2011 at 1:34 pm

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    Just looking at that ingredient list I’m sure these are delicious. I was hoping to see whole wheat flour and a small amount of sugar…no such luck! :-)

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