Dulce Delish Choco-Oat Cookies

Poupee eating a dulce de leche chocolate chip cookieWho doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? They are so easy to make and their smell alone while baking can lighten the mood in any household. I pack these cookies with oatmeal; it creates a much heartier cookie that holds up well when dipped in a glass of cold milk. You won’t be able to eat just one!

Makes 2 dozen large cookies; Prep time: Active: 45 MIN.; TOTAL: 1 hour

10 ounces 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (two sticks)

3/4 cup original dulce de leche

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/4 cups unsifted flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups oats, uncooked 

Photo Credit: Kathy Wolfe Photography
Photo Credit: Kathy Wolfe Photography

Preheat oven to 375°.  Stir flour with baking soda and salt; set aside. In large mixing bowl, beat butter with dulce de leche and brown sugar at medium speed until mixture is creamy, light in color and has a fluffy, airy texture.  Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Mix on low speed until incorporated. Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Drop tablespoon-sized amounts onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.  Allow to cool on wire racks.