Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　Adding a hint of orange zest to beloved chocolate chip oatmeal cookies gives them a faint citrus aroma and fresh bite.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 12 cookies

　　1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

　　1/2 cup all-purpose flour

　　1/2 teaspoon baking soda

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 cup packed brown sugar

　　3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

　　1 large egg

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla

　　3/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest

　　1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bittersweet chocolate (not more than 60% cacao)

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a large baking sheet.

　　

Step 2

Stir together oats, flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl to combine.

　　

Step 3

Whisk together brown sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, and zest in another bowl.

　　

Step 4

Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

　　

Step 5

Make 12 mounds of batter 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake until cookies are golden and edges are crisp, about 15 minutes.

　　

Step 6

Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.