Description
Deliciously chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies that combine hearty oats with creamy peanut butter and a perfect balance of sweet and warm spices. These cookies are easy to make, featuring a soft center with crisp edges, ideal for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with silpat baking mats or parchment paper to ensure an easy cookie release and even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined for balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
- Cream Butters and Sugars: Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, to create soft chewy centers.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the egg and add vanilla extract, then mix well until the dough base is silky smooth and richly flavored.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture just until combined to keep the dough soft and well held together without overmixing.
- Scoop and Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain slightly soft, ensuring chewy texture once cooled.
- Cool the Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set up, maintaining soft center texture.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt on top right after baking.
- Try drizzling melted chocolate or dusting with powdered sugar for sweeter presentation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them soft and chewy.
- Pair cookies with cold milk, coffee, tea, or fresh berries for a delightful treat.
- Sandwich two cookies with ice cream between them for a delicious dessert.
