Description
Delicious and chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and rich chocolate chips. These cookies are easy to make and yield a satisfying treat with a delightful texture and flavor balance.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), softened to room temperature, NOT melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (105 grams), packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (66 grams)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (130 grams), commercially prepared
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (109 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (90 grams), AKA large rolled oats
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (180 grams), divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C or 170°C if using a convection oven). Line cookie sheets with baking paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and smooth peanut butter until creamy and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate them into the mixture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Begin mixing with a few stirs by hand, then continue using a mixer on low speed until combined.
- Add Oats: Stir in the old-fashioned oats by hand to ensure an even distribution without breaking the oats.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips: Stir in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips into the dough. Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup to place on top of each cookie before baking or mix all 1 cup in if preferred.
- Shape Dough Balls: Using a large cookie scoop or two spoonfuls from a medium scoop (about 3 tablespoons of dough each), form the dough into balls. The dough will be sticky; chilling for 30 minutes is optional for easier handling.
- Arrange and Bake: Place dough balls 2-3 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops appear set and lightly golden.
- Cool and Finish: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheets for at least 10 minutes. Optionally, dot extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie while still warm.
Notes
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes if it is too sticky to handle easily.
- Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using convection oven (lower temperature by 10°F or 10°C recommended).
- For a nuttier flavor, use natural peanut butter but note that texture may vary.
- Cookies will keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
