Delicious Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade peanut butter oatmeal cookies, where the warm aroma of baked goodness fills your kitchen. These chewy delights combine the rich creaminess of peanut butter with the hearty texture of oats, making them perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying as a cozy snack. With minimal effort, you can whip up a batch that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg