Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a deliciously simple and wholesome treat combining creamy peanut butter, hearty rolled oats, and sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these cookies are naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan by using maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is well blended and homogenous. Then gently fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart for even baking. Press each cookie down slightly to flatten, as they will not spread much while baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges start turning lightly golden. Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for best health benefits.
- The cookies won’t spread much during baking, so slightly flatten them before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute the rolled oats with gluten-free oats to ensure the recipe is gluten-free.
