Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, where chewy oats meet rich peanut butter and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are quick and easy to make, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or a sweet snack at home. Kids will love baking these with you, and each bite promises a satisfying blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. Enjoy a batch warm from the oven or pack them for lunchboxes; they’re sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until creamy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Stir in oats and fold in chocolate chips (reserve some for topping).
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, shape dough into balls (about 3 tablespoons each). Chill for about 30 minutes if too sticky.
- Place on lined sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes or until set but still soft.
- Cool on the sheets for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg