Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a deliciously wholesome treat combining creamy peanut butter, hearty rolled oats, and sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly chewy with a hint of honey sweetness, they make a quick and easy snack or dessert that’s naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan by using maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-14 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies do not stick during baking.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Then, gently fold in the chocolate chips so they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough without breaking.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading. Press down slightly on each ball to flatten slightly, as the cookies will hold shape and not spread much during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn a light golden color. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan variation, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- You can use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips work best, but feel free to use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan option.
- Cookies will be soft when fresh but firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
