I've always been a big fan of oatmeal since I was a kid, you know? And let me tell you, nothing hits the spot quite like a bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit on top. But you know what I love even more?

To get the lowdown on the best chocolate chip cookies, we tapped chefs from across the U.S. who shared their top picks.

By Mia Leimkuhler Melissa Knific’s chocolate peanut butter bars.Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: ...

I love a warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookie as much as the next person. That said, I'll never turn down a ...