AmericanEasy · Warm
Oat Flour Chocolate Cookies with Hot Sauce and Sea Salt
Dark, chewy cookies made with oat flour and cocoa, spiked with hot sauce in the batter and finished with flaky sea salt for that sweet-savory tension Lola loves.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Method
1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt until no lumps remain.
3
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar until combined. Add egg, vanilla extract, and hot sauce; whisk vigorously for 1 minute until the mixture slightly thickens.
4
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold with a spatula until a thick, cohesive dough forms — stop as soon as no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
5
Scoop dough into 12 equal portions (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
6
Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each mound of dough.
7
Bake 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone and glossy — they will firm up as they cool. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
D
Nutri-Score
Needs balance
A–E · lower is better · score 12
Calories
216
per serving
High in saturated fat · 4gHigh in sugar · 14gCalorie-dense · 216 kcalSource of protein · 7gSource of fibre · 3g
Protein
7g
Carbs
33g
Fat
8g
Sat. fat
4g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
14g
Sodium
117mg
HalalAnti InflammatoryDiabetesDigestive WellnessHeart HealthyHigh FiberLower CalorieLower Sugar
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
E
Environmental impact
Very high impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.3
per serving
ECarbonAEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
0.08m³
Land
9.1Pt
Runoff
0.03g P
cocoa powder drives 54% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
6
Umami
3
Sweet
5
Salty
2
Sour
4
Bitter
4
Spicy
Textures
ChewyCrispy
Aromas
CaramelChocolateEarthyNutty
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Baking SheetSafety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underdone and glossy. Cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet during the 5-minute rest period.
High Risk Population
Do not taste raw dough—batter contains raw egg which poses salmonella risk. Children, elderly, pregnant individuals, and immunocompromised persons should avoid tasting unbaked batter.
Handling
Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking sheet. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breakage and burns.
Cross Contamination
Clean all utensils, bowls, and surfaces that contacted raw egg or butter before using for allergen-free preparation. Do not use the same spatula for raw and finished dough.
Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Keep away from strong-odor foods as oat flour cookies absorb odors.
Allergen Warning
This recipe contains milk (butter) and eggs. Use oat flour labeled gluten-free if required, as standard oat flour may be cross-contaminated with wheat.
Pro Tips
Technique
Look for glossy, slightly underdone centers when you pull them from the oven—those will firm up as they cool while keeping that perfect chewy bite. Overbaked is the only real sin here, friend.
Make Ahead
Scoop the dough into portions and freeze them solid on a parchment-lined sheet before storing in a bag. Bake straight from frozen at 180°C for 12-14 minutes—permission to have fresh cookies whenever the mood strikes.
From the chef
I developed these cookies the night I stopped asking permission to want something sweet at dinner. Dark chocolate and hot sauce don’t just coexist here—they argue beautifully, and the flaky salt is the peace treaty that makes everything better. These are cookies for people who understand that pleasure doesn’t need to be earned, just felt.
TagsChocolateChocolate CookiesSpicySweet SavoryOat FlourQuick And Easy
AllergensMilkEggs
Source: generated · June 12, 2026