Description
Deliciously chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies combining creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and a perfect balance of sweetness. These classic American cookies are simple to make and ideal for dessert or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the two large eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing thoroughly until fully combined for a uniform batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasonings.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Fold in Oats: Gently fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats to add texture and a hearty chew to the cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten Dough: Slightly flatten each cookie using the back of a spoon or your fingers to encourage even baking and a classic cookie shape.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, signaling that they’re done.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage and ensuring the best texture.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, bake for the shorter time and let them cool on the baking sheet.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- These cookies freeze well both before and after baking, making them great for make-ahead snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
