Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies combine creamy peanut butter with hearty oats and sweet chocolate chips for a chewy, flavorful treat. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, they’re easy to make and bake up soft with slightly crisp edges. Ideal for a quick dessert or snack, these cookies bring classic American flavors together with a delightful twist.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Add-ins
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer or a strong spoon to cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This process incorporates air, giving your cookies a lighter texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth. This adds moisture and binds the ingredients together.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently just until incorporated to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Stir in Oats and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly so that every cookie will have a balanced flavor and texture.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges become lightly golden and the centers look set but slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely—this helps them hold their shape and texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them and allow the residual heat on the baking sheet to finish setting the cookies.
- Chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans can be added for extra crunch and flavor variation.
- Using dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet can provide a richer chocolate profile.
