Description
Peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines creamy peanut butter with chewy oats for an irresistible texture. Their warm aroma fills your kitchen, creating a comforting atmosphere perfect for sharing with family and friends. These cookies are not only easy to make but also versatile; you can customize them with various mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Enjoy a sweet bite any time of day, whether as an after-school snack or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg