These Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are rich, decadent, and a must-have for chocolate lovers. They're also super easy to make - all you need is a bowl and spatula (no fancy mixers needed)!

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Why You'll Love this Recipe

Indulgent yet healthy - These Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of creamy chocolate and hearty oats, making them a delicious treat that’s still on the healthier side.
Simple & quick - No fancy mixers needed! With just a bowl and a spatula, you can easily whip up these cookies in no time—making them perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings.
Packed with flavor - The combination of oats and two types of chocolate (cocoa powder and chocolate chips) creates a deep, rich chocolate flavor that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Guilt-free treat - Thanks to the oats and the lower sugar content, these cookies offer a bit of fibre and some nutritious benefits while still tasting indulgent and sweet.
Kid-friendly - Kids will love the chocolate-packed goodness in every bite! These cookies are a fun, healthier alternative to traditional chocolate treats, making them a great snack or dessert for the little ones.
Perfect for any occasion - Whether you’re serving them at a gathering, enjoying them as an afternoon snack, or just treating yourself to something sweet, these double chocolate oatmeal cookies are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Please see recipe card below for exact quantities.

Rolled oats - make sure to use old-fashioned rolled oats for the right chewy cookie texture.
All-purpose flour - you can sub this out for oat, whole wheat, or almond flour as well.
Baking soda - to help our cookies rise and puff up.
Salt - to help bring the flavours out.
Unsweetened cocoa powder - I prefer using unsweetened so that I can adjust the sweetness level to my tastes using my own sweeteners.
Coconut oil - healthy fats to help add moisture. You can also use avocado oil, butter, or olive oil.
Honey - my sweetener of choice, but you can also use regular white sugar, coconut sugar, or maple syrup.
Vanilla extract - for a pop of delicious vanilla flavour.
Egg - to help add moisture to our cookies.
Chocolate chips - I like using dark chocolate chips, but you can use whatever you like.
Chia seeds - for a bit of crunch and added nutrition to our cookies.

Instructions

double chocolate oatmeal cookies - mixing ingredients

STEP 1: Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Give it a mix.

STEP 2: Add wet ingredients to bowl. Mix with dry ingredients until well combined and it turns into a cookie dough texture.

STEP 3: Stir mix-ins into the dough until they're well distributed. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

double chocolate oatmeal cookies - scooping dough

STEP 4: After dough has been chilled, take a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and divide the dough into roughly 16 equal portions using a cookie scooper.

STEP 5: Gently press balls of dough into flatter shapes with the back of a spoon.

double chocolate oatmeal cookies - baking in oven

STEP 6: Pre-heat oven to 350°F/177°C. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. All ovens are different so cooking times may vary.

STEP 7: When done baking, take the cookies out and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool down completely. Enjoy!

Equipment

I love using my mini countertop oven from Breville. Their Smart Oven is one of my favourite kitchen appliances that I use all the time - it's the perfect size to whip up a batch of these cookies in no time, without having to turn on my big oven.

Storage

You can store these away in an air-tight storage container in the fridge for roughly 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Toasty's Tips

Make sure to refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 1 hour before baking, and bake it right after taking it out of the fridge. This will help ensure your cookies retain their shape without flattening.
Feel free to add your favourite choice of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or other mix-ins as you like. It's easily customizable!
Instead of coconut oil, you can also use avocado oil or olive oil if you prefer.
Feel free to adjust the amount of sweetener in this recipe to your tastes.
While I like making my cookies on the smaller side for snacking and portion control, you can make them larger if you prefer.