Description
Peanut butter oatmeal delights bring comfort and sweetness to classic breakfast fare. Rich, hearty oats blend with creamy peanut butter, creating a satisfying morning treat that energizes your day with wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped roasted salted peanuts
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and arrange the oven rack in the middle position.
- Create a non-stick surface on baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a compact mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt using a whisk, ensuring even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated white sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate the creamy peanut butter into the butter-sugar mixture, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to the mixture, beating gently until all ingredients are well integrated.
- Gradually introduce the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing in three incremental stages to prevent lumping and ensure thorough incorporation.
- Gently fold in the rolled oats and roughly chopped roasted peanuts, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges and a soft center.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheets for 2 to 3 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer the cookies to wire cooling racks, letting them cool completely to achieve the ideal texture and allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Prep the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- Cream butter and sugars thoroughly to create a smooth, fluffy base that ensures soft, tender cookies with rich caramelized flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients separately to distribute baking soda and salt evenly, preventing clumping and ensuring consistent rise and texture.
- Blend peanut butter, vanilla, and egg gently to maintain a light, airy cookie dough without overmixing, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Fold oats and chopped peanuts carefully to distribute ingredients evenly, creating a delightful crunch and nutty depth in every bite.
- Cool cookies briefly on baking sheets to set their structure, then transfer to wire racks to prevent continued baking and maintain perfect chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg