Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats, making for a deliciously chewy and satisfying treat. These cookies are packed with texture, thanks to the oats, and are loaded with the irresistible duo of peanut butter and chocolate. They are easy to whip up, making them ideal for an after-school snack, a midday treat, or a comforting dessert. With their soft center and slightly crisp edges, these cookies strike the perfect balance between indulgence and wholesomeness.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add the oats and chips: Stir in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underdone, but they will set as they cool.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies for a comforting, chewy bite that combines the best of peanut butter, chocolate, and hearty oats!
