Description
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and made with just 5 ingredients! Packed with rich peanut butter, hearty oats, and melty chocolate chips, they’re a quick, gluten-free treat that’s perfect for snacks, desserts, or lunchbox favorites.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, mix peanut butter and brown sugar until smooth.
3️⃣ Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
4️⃣ Fold in rolled oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
5️⃣ Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
6️⃣ Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
7️⃣ Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Crunchy Texture: Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
- Nut-Free Option: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Extra Chocolatey: Add white chocolate chips or a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
- Dairy-Free Version: Use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Add Crunch: Stir in chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 5min
- Cook Time: 10-12min
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American