Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Combine chewy oats, rich peanut butter, and sweet chocolate in these delicious cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use natural peanut butter for richer flavor.
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For additional flavor.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats Old-fashioned variety recommended.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. Chill dough for thicker cookies.