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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Orange Zest

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 cups rolled old fashioned oats
  • 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • In a bowl stir together dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt, set aside
  • In an electric stand mixer with paddle attachment or with a hand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar, sugar, and molasses until fluffy, 3-5 minutes
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and orange zest
  • Add dry ingredient mixture and pulse until just combined. Then add in the oats and chocolate
  • Scoop dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches and transfer to a greased baking sheet, 2-inches apart
  • Bake until golden brown on edges, but the center should still look under baked, ~12 minutes
  • Cool and enjoy!