Step 1: Toast the Oats - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the oats evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through until they are golden and fragrant. Let cool.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a large bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars - In another bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add Egg and Vanilla - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Combine Ingredients - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Step 6: Fold in the Oats and Chocolate Chips - Gently fold in the toasted oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Step 7: Chill the Dough (Optional) - For better flavor and texture, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Step 8: Bake the Cookies - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if not already done. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Step 9: Cool and Enjoy - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.