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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies: The Ultimate Chewy Cookie Recipe


  • Author: Lara Smith
  • Total Time: 25–27 mins
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter goodness — these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Easy to bake and irresistibly delicious!


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the peanut butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the old-fashioned oats until evenly mixed.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Optional: flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, use chunky peanut butter or add chopped peanuts.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt for a gourmet touch.
  • Cookies stay soft in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10–12 mins
  • Category: Dessert / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

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