Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cookies
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cookies are chewy, flavorful, and simple to make. Ideal for snacks, desserts, or lunchboxes, these treats blend oats, peanut butter, and chocolate into a nourishing and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts or dried fruits
Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine oats, flour, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and optional ingredients.
6. Scoop dough into balls and place on a tray; flatten slightly.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden. Let the cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then carefully move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Avoid excessive mixing, as it helps the cookies remain soft and tender.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
- Adjust sugar for preferred sweetness.
- For chewy cookies, underbake slightly.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 7 days.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough for later use.