Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
This easy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe combines hearty oats, creamy peanut butter, butter, and sugar for perfect homemade cookies.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
Optional add-ins (totally up to you):
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped peanuts
- Raisins
- Drizzle of melted chocolate
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. This step creates that soft cookie texture we love.
Step 3: Add Egg and Vanilla
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything blends evenly.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Mix Everything Together
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Step 6: Add Oats
- Fold in the rolled oats gently. The dough will be thick — that’s exactly what we want.
Step 7: Scoop and Bake
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Step 8: Cool
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- And try not to eat them all at once. Try.