Description
Deliciously chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies combining the rich flavors of peanut butter, oats, and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced sweetness and crunch make these cookies a favorite treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped peanuts for extra crunch
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even sweetness and texture throughout the dough.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate air. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse a warm, fragrant flavor.
- 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 into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Add oats and chocolate chips: Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips along with chopped peanuts if using; this adds texture and the signature cookie flavor.
- Portion dough: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft to the touch, ensuring chewy texture.
- Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps preserve their shape and texture.
Notes
- Optional chopped peanuts add extra crunch and enhance the peanut flavor.
- Use creamy or chunky peanut butter according to your texture preference.
- Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing and better cookie texture.
- Allow cookies to cool properly to avoid breaking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
