My son’s favorite cookies of all time are these chocolate chip oatmeal cookies that I’ve talked about before. As soon as the cookie jar is emptied from one batch, he’s immediately asking if we can make more. I have to agree with him, they are some of the best cookies I’ve ever tasted.
Well, the other day I wanted to make them, but with a little twist.
I was craving chocolate.
I was craving a big mocha from Starbucks.
Since there isn’t a Starbucks close by that I could just hop in the car and visit lickity split to end that craving, I decided I’d make Little Buddy’s cookies with a few additional ingredients to feed my craving, too.
I’ll admit, I was nervous that he wouldn’t like them. He’s pretty serious when it comes to his cookies.
But in the name of adventure, in the name of expanding his cookie-tasting horizons, and in the name of feeding Mama’s chocolate cravings – I made them.
And he loves them.
Here’s how I make them.
A delicious mocha chocolate chip cookie recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 cup oats, quick cooking
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
- Cream butter then add sugars and mix until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until well-combined.
- Add flour, oats, sea salt, and baking soda to butter mixture. Mix in cocoa and coffee. Mix well and then stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop chocolate chip cookie dough onto a cookie sheet spacing well apart to allow room for the cookie to spread lightly.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
I guess the moral to this recipe (if there is such a thing), is that every once in a while it is okay to fiddle with a favorite. You never know, it might just become a new one.
Hope you enjoy it.
Robyn
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Forget Starbucks…these cookies look scrumptious!
Sounds delicious! I have a Mocha Chocolate Chip recipe I love {you can see it here… just excuse the pictures, it was before I was a better photographer…. http://knit1kids4.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/chocolate-friday-are-you-ready/ }
I’ll bet that coffee gives these a deep, rich flavor. Love this cookie recipe!
I’d take about 6 of these and a cup of coffee!
These sound AMAZING…but I’m biased, I LOVE cookies, LOL!
these would be perfect with my cup of tea.
These are going on my holiday baking list. Chocolate and more chocolate, tis the season
Fun chatting with you on the wmbly.com stage today at the BlogHer writers conference!
A boy who knows a good cookie! They sound delicious. My husband doesn’t drink coffee but loves anything coffee flavored. Go figure! Can’t wait to try these!!
LOL…I would be begging you to make a second batch as well. Nummy!
Goodness gracious! These wouldn’t last long around my house! Yum!
These look so good, Robin!
These look amazing, Robin!
I just made these and they really are delicous. It took me a little longer than 8 mins. to cook in my oven.
I just made these last night and they were fantastic! I love the texture from the oats. Thanks for the great recipe!
Thanks so much for letting me know, Amanda. We love these cookies and I haven’t made them in the last little while. You just bumped them up in my mind as a must-make for Halloween!