Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Josh was out of town for a couple of days last week. I always hate it when he is gone, but there is one, and only one benefit-I can eat and bake with peanut butter:) The last time he was out of town, I made vegetable spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce-soooo good! This time I wanted to do some baking. I had a hard time deciding what to bake, my peanut butter list is very long. Of course, I ended up baking cookies:)
I wanted a hearty, old fashion, good cookie, so I baked peanut butter oatmeal cookies. I was going to add in chocolate chips, until I looked through my hidden stash of peanut butter goodies:) I found mini Reese’s peanut butter cups-yahoo! They were the perfect addition. The cookies were filled with peanut butter and the oats kept them wholesome. I used chunky peanut butter, the peanut chunks gave the cookies a nice texture. I added in a little bit of cinnamon which added in an extra bit of deliciousness.
I made sure to get rid of the cookies before Josh got home-don’t worry, I didn’t eat the entire batch, I could of, but I shared with friends:) There was no evidence of my peanut butter baking adventures, only the reminder in my mind of how wonderful these cookies are!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter (creamy is fine too)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup mini Reese's peanut butter cupsDirections:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheet with Silpats or parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Using a mixer, beat the butter and sugars together until creamy-this will take about 2 minutes, on medium speed. Add the peanut butter and mix until creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
4. On low, add in the dry ingredients. Mix just until the combined, don't over mix.
5. Stir in the oats and peanut butter cups until everything is combined.
6. Scoop the cookies into round balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches in between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned and puffed. They will set up after they cool, so don't overbake.
7. Remove cookies from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
*Note-I found the mini peanut butter cups in the baking aisle.If you can't find mini Reese's peanut butter cups, you can chop regular size Reese's peanut butter cups or use chocolate chips.*
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Yum… I was just thinking about baking some peanut butter oatmeal cookies! I think you read my mind… These look great.
This looks Great! I can’t wait to try it on my new Silpat Baking Mat. I just purchased it at a fantastic price. No better time than the present to try out a new recipe.
I made these cookies today. They turned out great, although I did use natural peanut butter. I also excluded the peanut butter cups, it still turned out really good. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
They look so good!
So exited to try this recipe. Am making cookie dough cupcakes from She’d Becoming DoughMesstic (http://www.doughmesstic.net/2009/06/15/cookie-dough-cupcakes-not-kidding/) and am going to use this peanut butter dough with dark chocolate cake! Can’t wait! What a treat
Oooh, oatmeal and pb. I haven’t tried that combo in a cookie. Sounds great! I love using crunchy pb or chopped peanuts in cookies. I agree, it adds a nice texture.
Anything with peanut butter and chocolate is a fav in my cook. I’ll have to try these , right now my go to is the NYtime choc chip cookie, but I’ll have to switch it up!
That might just be the perfect little cookie!
Yum. Yum. Yum!
What gorgeous cookies…almost too perfect to eat! I like that plate too.
Ahhh how lovely that you get the occasional chance to indulge in some peanut love!
I suppose it would make it more exciting and something to look forward to!
Yummy! Those look super on that pretty plate!
I adore peanut butter cookies! Thanks for the recipe!
Mmm, peanut butter
Man, they look good. I like the cracked surface, it looked like dried earth in a desert but in a good way!! I love peanut butter cups but don’t know where to get them in the UK since Woolworths went under.
Those look so good! I love that you added mini reeses pb cups how decadent of you =). I bet these cookies were filled with moist chewy awesome flavor!
Right…got to make PB quick because this is something I’d love to make soon! Truly yum cookies Maria!
Well, you know what they say, when the cat’s away, the mice…will bake with peanut butter.
Glad you had some good cookies to keep you company while the hubs was gone!
Peanut butter and chocolate. My favourite combo at the moment!
Yum!! I made a half batch of these yesterday (beating one egg, letting it sit for a second, then measuring out two tbsp to halve it) with chocolate chips and they were so yummy! My husband loved them too.
twopeas replied: — March 11th, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
Cate-I am glad you enjoyed the cookies!
Is he allergic to peanuts!?! This looks SO good. Peanut butter AND oatmeal! YUM! These are two of my favorite things! =)
twopeas replied: — March 11th, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
Rose-Yes, Josh is allergic to all nuts, sad:(
Hi
I was wondering could I chill this batter overnight before baking?
twopeas replied: — March 14th, 2010 @ 8:46 am
Jackie-Yes, you can chill this dough and bake off later.
Yum, chocolate, peanut butter and oatmeal all in one?? Can’t go wrong with that combination in cookie form!
I feel so sorry for people who don’t like peanut butter. I can’t imagine life without it! Especially when it comes to a delectable cookie like this one…
These are classic! Nothing better than peanut butter and chocolate! YUM!!
I made these cookies with Reese’s Pieces instead of peanut butter cups and they were AMAZING!!! This may be the best peanut butter cookie recipe I’ve ever baked. Thanks so much!!!
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How nice of you to share these delicious looking cookies. I know I would have been tempted to eat them all myself. Thanks for posting
Made these last week and they were huge hit. Did use PB chips instead of chocolate Hubs not big choco fan. He said they were the best we have made.
Loving these cookies Maria!
Those beautiful crackled top cookies with the little peanut butter cups peaking out are a perfect way to indulge in some peanut butter love.
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These look and sound amazing! Yum!
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