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Coconut Oil Oatmeal Cookies

These Coconut Oil Oatmeal Cookies are irresistibly soft and chewy with perfectly crisp edges! Made without butter, these dairy-free oatmeal cookies use coconut oil for rich flavor and texture. Packed with rolled oats and dark chocolate chips, this easy one-bowl recipe delivers deliciously wholesome cookies every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon white whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup pure cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cane sugar, coconut sugar, melted (cooled) coconut oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth and well combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing for soft cookies.
  4. Fold in rolled oats and chocolate chips with a sturdy spatula until evenly distributed. Dough will be thick.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill for 45 minutes. This step is crucial to prevent excessive spreading and achieve chewy centers.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop 1½ to 2 tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2–3 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly browned and centers look slightly underdone.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.

Notes

Pro Tips:
• Chill the dough for at least 45 minutes to control spreading.
• Let melted coconut oil cool 5 minutes before mixing.
• Don’t overbake — remove when edges are golden and centers look soft.
Mix-In Ideas:
½ cup raisins + ½ cup chocolate chips, or try cranberries, walnuts, or white chocolate chips.
Storage:
Store in airtight container 2–4 days at room temp. Freeze dough balls up to 3 months — bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes.

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