Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut flavor, making them a perfect snack that satisfies your sweet tooth without being overly sugary.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter Choose creamy for a classic bite or chunky for more texture.
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats Old-fashioned provide the best chewy texture.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Spoon into measuring cup and level to avoid dry cookies.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar Brings moisture and a warm, caramel flavor.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter Use softened butter, not melted.
- 1 large egg For binding the ingredients.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavor of peanut butter.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies puff and stay soft.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
Baking
- Scoop dough into even balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, pressing them slightly to flatten.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges look set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate chips, honey roasted peanuts, or dried fruit to customize the cookies. Make sure to store leftover cookies in an airtight container.