So, I started writing this post as though today would be Friday. It isn’t Friday. It’s only Thursday. I guess I don’t need to say how long of a week it has been! I need a cookie.
If you’re having the same kind of week as me and need a cookie, too, I have just the ones that will cure “long week” blues. . .caramel dark chocolate chip oat cookies!
Soft, chewy cookies loaded with gooey caramel and melty dark chocolate. They can make all kinds of situations better.
I highly recommend eating them warm and gooey from the oven with coffee, because coffee is needed for weeks like this.
But a large glass of milk will work, too! If you don’t eat them all while they’re warm, these cookies stay nice and chewy once cool.
You won’t have to worry about how long they’ll keep, because they will be eaten up in no time! So go make yourself a batch of cookies and power through the last two days of the week!
What makes these cookies even better is that they are a part of OXO‘s Bake a Difference campaign in support of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a non-profit organization founded by two OXO employees inspired by their son’s battle with cancer. During the month of September, OXO is donating $100 to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer for every blog post that is dedicated to this campaign.
You can help too! OXO is also donating 25 cents per specially marked item in support of pediatric cancer as part of its $100,000 pledge to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. Look for specially marked OXO products at participating retailers! You can view eligible products here.
- 1¾ C whole wheat flour
- 1½ C quick oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ C butter, softened
- ½ C honey
- ⅓ C brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ C dark chocolate chips
- ½ C soft caramels, chopped
- Preheat oven to 350. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, cream together butter, honey, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla beat until creamy. Stir in dry ingredients until combined. Stir in chocolate and caramel.
- Drop dough by heaping tablespoon full onto prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges start to turn light golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container.
Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I received OXO products to help support this campaign. Thank you for helping me support this cause!
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is a recognized 501c(3) public charity duly incorporated under the laws of the state of New Jersey. Your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. 100% of proceeds raised by Cookies for Kids’ Cancer fund pediatric cancer research.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
These cookies sound fantastic! And for a wonderful cause too! Pinned!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love the looks of these cookies, Jessica! Caramel and dark chocolate chips sound like the perfect combo. And I love that they’re 100% whole wheat, too! Delish!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I’m totally wishing it was Friday today, too. But these cookies would be a nice consolation! I love that you’ve made them even healthier!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
haha.. I had that kind of week last week! This week I”m glad its thursday because we leave for vaca on Saturday and I’m sooo not ready or packed!
I’m thinking I need to make a batch of these to take on the plain with me… 🙂
Christie - Food Done Light says
I have chocolate chip oatmeal cookies on my list to make but yours are so perfect, I’m not sure I will bother making my own. I just love that you added caravel. These are utterly perfect.
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
i wish it was friday too! you’re right–cookies are great consolation! 🙂
Kailley @ Kailley's Kitchen says
I’m SUCH a sucker for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies– these look incredible! Love the cause, too 🙂
Danielle | Krafted Koch says
Oh my goodness, these look so rich and delicious! These just got added to my must-try list.
Deborah says
I love everything about these!!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
This is pretty much my ideal cookie!
Kelly says
It’s been a long week here too and I could definitely use a batch of these cookies. Love the caramel and chocolate in here. They look awesome and especially love the wonderful cause! Pinning 🙂
Tonia says
Oatmeal in cookies adds such a great texture! And the addition of caramel is perfect!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
If I’m gonna have a cookie, dark chocolate and oats is the way to go! The fact that they are a bit healthier is such a nice bonus!
Ashley says
Oh my gosh, it’s been one of those weeks for me too!! I am just counting down until it’s o.v.e.r. haha
Love the looks of these cookies! With the whole wheat and honey!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
These cookies are all of my favorite things: caramel, chocolate, and whole-wheat! Great cause too.
Annie @Maebells says
I could not agree more! What a week! I thought today was Saturday. What a let down when I realized it is only Thursday! These cookies look amazing though, I love all of the different elements you added!
Beth @ bethcakes says
Oh my gosh, caramel chopped up and put into cookies! These look so fantastic. I could eat so many of them right now. 🙂
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
It was a thought-it-was-Friday-pass-the-cookies kinda day here too…and I could totally convince myself these were healthy enough for me to eat the whole batch 🙂
Amy (Savory Moments) says
These cookies look perfect – I really love chocolate (especially dark) with oats.
marcie says
the flavors in these cookies sound phenomenal, and I love that they’re 100% whole wheat! such a great cause, too. 🙂
Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe says
Hi Jessica, I’ve just found your blog and I wanted to let you know I think it’s amazing! I’ll be definitely following you from now on!
I love love love oat cookies, they’re my favorite kind of cookies and I’am always looking for new recipes and flavor combos, so you can bet these little beauties will appear in my kitchen really soon!
xo, Elisa
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
Mmm, these are my kind of cookies! I’ll take 2 dozen please! 😉
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
So you’re telling me these are semihealthy because of whole wheat + oats AND that they have caramel and dark chocolate??! I’M IN LOVE!
Carey says
Hi, Jessica! Perhaps others may know this answer too, but could you substitute the caramel squares for those little Kraft Caramel ball doohickeys?? Or are those better for just melting down?
Thank you!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Yes, you can. The only thing that would be a little different is that the caramel wouldn’t melt down as much in the cookies. However, feel free to use them if that’s what you have on hand or don’t want to take the time to chop up the other ones! 🙂