Description
Indulgent Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies blend creamy richness with hearty texture, creating a nostalgic treat that whispers comfort. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and nutty warmth invite you to savor each delightful bite of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Blend peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until silky and uniform.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to create dry ingredient mixture.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into peanut butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold oats into dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2-inch spacing between cookies.
- Press each cookie lightly with a fork, creating distinctive crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear set.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 3-4 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optional: Enhance texture by mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking.
- Preserve cookies in sealed container at room temperature for maximum one week.
- Avoid overmixing dough to maintain soft, chewy consistency.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free variations that accommodate allergies.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier alternative.
- Try gluten-free oats and a blend of rice or almond flour to make these cookies celiac-friendly.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg