Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of creamy peanut butter and hearty old-fashioned oats, delivering a soft and chewy texture with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for a comforting snack or a sweet treat any time of day.
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 butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps create a light texture in the cookies.
- Add Peanut Butter and Wet Ingredients: Mix in the creamy peanut butter until well combined, then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating the mixture until fully incorporated for consistent flavor and texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, indicating that the cookies are properly cooked.
- Cool: Let the cookies 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, reduce baking time slightly and monitor closely.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture; chunky peanut butter can be substituted for added crunch.
- Make sure butter is softened, not melted, for optimal creaming with sugars.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Oats used are old-fashioned, not instant or steel-cut, for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
