Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful combination of nutty peanut butter flavor and hearty oats. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream mixture: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add oats: Stir in the oats until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor and texture, stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped peanuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain their soft and chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~140 kcal
- Sugar: ~9 g
- Sodium: ~90 mg
- Fat: ~7 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~16 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~3 g
- Cholesterol: ~15 mg
