These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. Packed with the rich taste of peanut butter and the wholesome goodness of oats, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. They are chewy, soft, and full of flavor, making them the perfect snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the oats until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious peanut butter oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!
