Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies

Dark cookies with light and brown sugars, quick oats, Dove dark chocolate chunks, and topped with coarse sea salt.

These Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies are a delicious blend of sweet and salty flavors, with creamy chunks of Dove dark chocolate and chewy oats. The dough is made by creaming butter with light and dark brown sugar, then adding an egg, vanilla, and a touch of salt before mixing in flour, baking soda, and quick oats. Formed onto a baking sheet, the cookies are sprinkled with coarse sea salt and baked at 375°F until golden around the edges but soft in the center, delivering a perfect balance of chocolatey depth, chewy texture, and a hint of crunch.

Servings

12-15 cookies

Prep Time

20 minutes

Bake Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix-Ins
1 1/2 cups quick oats
12 Dove dark chocolates, chopped into bite-sized chunks

Topping
Coarse sea salt, for topping

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
  • In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream the softened butter with the light and dark brown sugars until smooth and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.

Cooking

  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in the oats and chopped chocolate pieces.
  • Scoop dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  • Gently flatten each ball and sprinkle the tops with coarse sea salt.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are still slightly soft.

Serving

  • Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve warm for gooey chocolate or allow to cool completely for a chewy texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.