The Very Best Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

If you can't tell by now, I'm always on the hunt for a really really really good Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. Dr. Sweetpea has a huge sweet tooth but Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are his absolute favorite. I usually back a big batch once a month for him. I found this recipe while browsing around on the Cooking Channel's website and I knew I had to make these the second read the recipe. The secret to making these cookies super tender??? Melting the butter!!! It sounds crazy but it totally works, trust me! Dr. Sweetpea went nuts over these little gems and said nothing can top these!

Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

(Source: Cooking Channel)

1 cup butter

1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1 cup uncooked rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup white chocolate chips

1 cup chocolate chips

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Add the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar and stir until sugars are incorporated and smooth. Chill the mixture for 10 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and stir in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cinnamon and mix together. Stir in the white chocolate chips and chocolate chips. Roll by hand into 24 medium-size balls or use a scoop, and place on a light-colored cookie sheet. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.