Description
Irresistible peanut butter oatmeal delight cookies combine classic comfort with wholesome goodness. Rich nutty flavors and hearty oats create a perfect sweet treat for cookie enthusiasts craving homemade warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup (170 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (67 grams) old fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup (128 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Flour and Leavening Agents:
- 1 cup (125 grams) flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Equip your kitchen workspace with parchment-lined baking sheets and preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F.
- Whisk the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and salt – together in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder mixture.
- In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to transform softened butter and brown sugar into a creamy, aerated blend with a light, whipped texture.
- Introduce peanut butter and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, blending on low speed until smooth and consistent.
- Crack the egg into the mixture and mix thoroughly, ensuring complete integration of all wet ingredients.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, incorporating in gradual stages to maintain a smooth, lump-free dough.
- Gently fold rolled oats and chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop, creating uniform rounded mounds.
- Place the cookie-laden sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden-brown edges.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to achieve the perfect texture and flavor.
Notes
- Softening butter is key for achieving a smooth, creamy base that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Creaming butter and brown sugar creates a light, fluffy texture that ensures soft, chewy cookies.
- Gradually adding flour prevents overmixing, which can make cookies tough and dense.
- Use room temperature egg for better incorporation and consistent cookie texture.
- Chocolate chips and oats provide delightful crunch and extra flavor dimension to the classic peanut butter cookie.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet to help them set and prevent breaking when transferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg