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Ultimate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies - Chewy Classic Recipe

Discover the perfect combination of nutty peanut butter and hearty oats in these irresistible cookies that will become your new family favorite. These chewy, golden treats offer the ideal balance of sweetness and texture, making them perfect for after-school snacks, dessert plates, or cozy weekend baking sessions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the oats and chopped peanuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. For chewier cookies, bake for the shorter time.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don't overmix when combining wet and dry ingredients. Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies. Use quality natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils. Customize with chocolate chips, raisins, or dried cranberries.