Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies combine creamy peanut butter, wholesome oats, and rich chocolate chips, offering a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour provides structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cookies rise
- 0.75 teaspoon sea salt enhances flavor
- 1 teaspoon baking powder adds lightness
Wet Ingredients
- 2 sticks room temperature butter adds moisture and richness
- 1 cup sugar sweetens
- 0.5 cup brown sugar adds moisture and depth
- 2 large eggs room temperature, binds ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter brings flavor and texture
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds warmth
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats contributes chewiness
- 2.5 cups chocolate chips provides sweetness and richness
- Optional none additional chocolate chips for topping optional extra sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, sea salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the room temperature butter with the sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the old-fashioned oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Preheat your oven.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each dough ball.
- Bake until just set and beginning to brown around the edges, about 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. To maintain freshness, they can also be refrigerated for up to 10 days or frozen for longer storage.