Description
These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- For the dough:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For optional mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- 3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- 6. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped peanuts if desired.
- 7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- 8. Flatten slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- 9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- 10. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.