Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Overview:
If you’re on the hunt for a cookie recipe that’s quick to make, irresistibly delicious, and perfect for sharing with family and friends, then look no further than these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! This delightful treat combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with the wholesome goodness of oats, creating a cookie that’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Recipe Details:
- Name: Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 84 cookies (Recipe yields 7 dozen)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 cups brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 6 eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 121
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 13.1mg
- Sodium: 80mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.3g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 10.1g
- Protein: 2.9g
Recipe Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, margarine, and chunky peanut butter at medium speed using an electric mixer until fluffy and well combined.
- Gradually add the sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture, continuing to beat well until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the quick-cooking oats and baking soda.
- Gradually add the oat mixture to the butter mixture, stirring well to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Once the dough is formed, stir in the chocolate chips until they are distributed evenly throughout.
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie for them to spread while baking.
- Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Tips and Tricks:
- For an extra indulgent twist, try adding chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the cookie dough for added texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky.
- These cookies are perfect for large gatherings or bake sales, as the recipe yields a generous amount. Feel free to halve the recipe if you don’t need as many cookies.
- To add a decorative touch, consider pressing a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the cookies just before baking.
With their perfect blend of sweet, nutty, and chocolaty flavors, these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether enjoyed with a glass of cold milk or shared with friends at a party, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!
