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Easy Chewy One-Bowl Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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These chewy, soft peanut butter oatmeal cookies are made in one bowl with simple pantry staples, delivering a warm, nutty, and satisfying homemade treat with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 3/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter (190g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon milk (if dough is too dry)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (90g)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in peanut butter until fully incorporated and dough thickens.
  5. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly until dough forms a cohesive ball. Add a splash of milk if dough is too dry.
  6. Fold the oat-flour mixture into the wet ingredients gently but thoroughly, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Scoop rounded balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter with oil separation for chewier cookies. Soften butter before mixing for better texture. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Remove cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers still look slightly underbaked for perfect chewiness. Chilling dough for 15 minutes before baking helps cookies hold shape. Can add chocolate chips, nuts, or spices for variations. Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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