Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the hearty texture of rolled oats for an easy and delicious treat. Perfectly chewy with a hint of sweetness, these cookies are simple to prepare and bake, making them an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack in the eggs and pour in the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until all wet ingredients are fully combined and the batter is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet peanut butter mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Oats: Carefully fold the old-fashioned rolled oats into the batter to incorporate the hearty texture that defines these cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden color, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they retain their shape and texture.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies and allow them to cool on the baking sheet.
- Enhance flavor and texture by mixing in chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts to the dough.
- These cookies freeze well, both before and after baking, making them convenient for later enjoyment.
