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These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a mash up of my two favorite cookies. They are packed with yummy peanut butter flavor<\/strong> and the chewy heartiness of oats. They are soft and thick and absolutely irresistible. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhy We Love these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies<\/span><\/h2>\nI am an unapologetic cookie lover. What\u2019s not to love? They are quick and easy to make with ingredients you usually have on hand, and with thousands of recipes at our fingertips, there is always some delicious new version to try. And even though we do enjoy trying new recipes from time to time, I find myself coming back to this humble little cookie over and over again. It is a hearty, satisfying cookie with just enough sweetness to satisfy your sweet tooth. It\u2019s also loaded with peanut butter and oats, giving it a delightful chewy texture. They freeze great and make the perfect lunchbox treat or afternoon snack. If you are a peanut butter lover, or an oatmeal cookie lover, or you just love cookies in general\u2026 this is the cookie for you. <\/p>\n
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<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIngredients for Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies:<\/span><\/h2>\n\noatmeal: <\/strong>we used regular rolled oats<\/li>\nflour: <\/strong>all-purpose flour works best here<\/li>\nbaking powder & soda: <\/strong>for leavening<\/li>\nsalt: <\/strong>I like to use kosher salt<\/li>\nbutter: <\/strong>I usually use salted butter because it\u2019s what I have on hand. If using unsalted butter, adjust the amount of salt added if necessary.<\/li>\npeanut butter: <\/strong>we used regular creamy peanut butter, but crunchy would add a delightful texture!<\/li>\nsugar: <\/strong>regular granulated white sugar works best<\/li>\nbrown sugar:<\/strong> helps keep the cookies soft and chewy and adds a caramely flavor<\/li>\negg:<\/strong> one large egg for structure and texture<\/li>\nvanilla: <\/strong>adds a nice, rounded flavor to the cookie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHow to Make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies:<\/span><\/h2>\n\nWhisk <\/strong>together dry ingredients.<\/li>\nBeat <\/strong>butter and sugars together until creamy.<\/li>\nAdd <\/strong>egg, peanut butter and vanilla, beat again.<\/li>\nStir <\/strong>dry ingredients into the creamed mixture just until combined.<\/li>\nChill <\/strong>for about 20 minutes.<\/li>\nScoop <\/strong>onto parchment covered cookie sheets.<\/li>\nBake <\/strong>at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until set. Don\u2019t over bake!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\nTips & Substitutions<\/span><\/h2>\n\nResist the temptation to over bake these cookies! They will be lightly browned on the edges, and the middle will still look soft. This is when you want to pull them out of the oven. They will set up as they sit and you will get a tender, chewy cookie. Otherwise your cookies will end up dry and crumbly.<\/li>\n I have used quick cooking oats in a pinch. It adds a bit of a different texture to the cookie, but works just fine. <\/li>\n After adding the dry ingredients, stir just until combined. Over mixing will produce a tough cookie.<\/li>\n Cookie scoops are a game changer! We used this one. <\/li>\n You can chill the dough for longer, but it will be too hard to scoop. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature until scoopable. <\/li>\n If you absolutely must have chocolate in your cookies, chocolate chips are a really yummy addition! <\/li>\n These freeze great too. You can freeze the cooled, baked cookies in an airtight container or storage bag. You can also scoop the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze until solid, then add the dough balls to a ziplock freezer bag. This allows you to bake them up fresh whenever the craving strikes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n