Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter and hearty oats, resulting in a soft yet chewy cookie with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for a quick snack or a comforting treat, they are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and bake to golden perfection in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add Peanut Butter and Egg: Stir in the creamy peanut butter until well blended, then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating thoroughly until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, which helps them set and maintain their shape.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing oven time by 1-2 minutes.
- Using old-fashioned oats gives a heartier texture; quick oats can be substituted for a finer crumb.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Peanut butter can be substituted with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer crunchy peanut butter, the texture will be slightly different but still delicious.
