Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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Chewy, thick, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies with chocolate chips are a treat that we’ve enjoyed for a lot of years now.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

It is no secret that I keep a full cookie jar. I have a house full of boys constantly on the prowl for a snack. I also stash lots of cookies and cookie dough ready to be baked in the freezer to avoid running out.

Oatmeal cookies are such a versatile classic. The nuttiness of the oatmeal and sweet chocolate hit the spot when the mid-afternoon munchies come on. These cookies help fill the gap when dinnertime gets stretched later during the summer.

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If you find yourself out of quick oats when making these cookies you can use regular rolled oats. They are fairly interchangeable when baking. The rolled oats will result in a slightly heartier cookie and may take longer to bake.

I like to consider oatmeal cookies breakfast. I mean it is basically a bowl of oatmeal and when peanut butter is added there is your protein. Breakfast, who would argue with that logic?

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe multiplies beautifully. I frequently triple it in order to have plenty of cookies to stash in the freezer or to make more Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches.

When multiplying the recipe, take care not to allow the dough to warm too much. I find it’s helpful to tuck the cookie dough in the fridge between batches. This results in thicker, prettier cookies every time. 

For a miniature gluten-free cookie Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a quick snacking favorite.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cream together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs, vanilla, syrup and baking soda. Add the peanut butter and then the oats. Stir well to combine and then add the chocolate chips, mixing them in thoroughly.
  2. Use a large cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto a parchment or silpat lined cookie sheet. Roll each ball of dough between your hands to make it smooth and round. (Eight cookies will fit nicely on a half size baking sheet.) 
  3. Bake for approximately 12 minutes, watching closely to make sure they do not over bake. The cookies should be barely browned around the edges and just past looking wet on top. Cool on sheet for 1 minute and then remove to wire rack. Cool completely.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

I pretty much always have oatmeal cookies on hand – remember those growing boys? Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies have become one of my family’s top 5 favorite cookies. 

These are Orange Spice Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with a fantastic orange flavor and a scent that is unforgettable, with a gluten-free version.

If you haven’t tried my Chewy Raisin Baked Oatmeal Cups for breakfast, add it to your list, along with these Apple Oatmeal Cookies.

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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

4.25 from 4 votes
Chewy, thick, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies with chocolate chips are a treat that we've enjoyed for a lot of years now.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies (approx 16 sandwiches)

Ingredients 

  • cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or pancake syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups quick 1-minute oats
  • cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cream together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs, vanilla, syrup and baking soda. Add the peanut butter and then the oats. Stir well to combine and then add the chocolate chips, mixing them in thoroughly.
  • Use a large cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto a parchment or silpat lined cookie sheet. Roll each ball of dough between your hands to make it smooth and round. (Eight cookies will fit nicely on a half size baking sheet.) 
  • Bake for approximately 12 minutes, watching closely to make sure they do not over bake. The cookies should be barely browned around the edges and just past looking wet on top. Cool on sheet for 1 minute and then remove to wire rack. Cool completely.

Notes

This recipe multiplies beautifully. I frequently triple it in order to have plenty of cookies to stash in the freezer or to make more Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. When multiplying the recipe, take care not to allow the dough to warm too much. I find it’s helpful to tuck the cookie dough in the fridge between batches. This results in thicker, prettier cookies every time. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal · Carbohydrates: 20g · Protein: 3g · Fat: 8g · Saturated Fat: 3g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 16mg · Sodium: 108mg · Potassium: 109mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 14g · Vitamin A: 76IU · Calcium: 18mg · Iron: 1mg
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  1. Nancy Bondi says

    Hello, Mary!

    I always enjoy your articles and especially, your recipes! This cookie recipe looked extra yummy. Is it GF? I didn’t see flour listed in the ingredients.

  2. Lysanne says

    Hi!
    These look so good! Have you tried coconut oil instead of butter? And could I swap the white sugar for more light brown sugar? Thanks in advance 🙂

    • Mary Younkin says

      Lysanne, I have not tried that but other than changing the flavor a bit I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. As with all recipe substitutions, it might take you some trial and error to perfect it but I say – experiment, give it a try.

  3. Sue Brickheimer says

    Hi Mary, my husband and I love these cookies. I’m just wondering if I can make them into bars? If so what size pan and how long would you bake them for?

    Thank you
    Sue

  4. Dee says

    The recipe doesn’t list flour, which I thought was odd, but with all the oats, I thought I’d give it a try. Flavor is good, but flat as a pancake.2 stars

    • Linda says

      Hi Dee, is it possible that you used old-fashioned oats instead of quick-cooking oats? When substituting old-fashioned oats, you’d have needed to use more of them in order to have enough dry ingredients to balance the wet ingredients, and prevent flat cookies. (The weight of a cup of quick-cooking oats is greater than old-fashioned oats with bigger pieces.)

      I just made these cookies, using quick cooking oats, and they turned out perfectly.5 stars

    • Mary Younkin says

      I think you’re right, Linda. I’ve found the same thing happens when using old fashioned oats vs quick cooking in cookie recipes. I’m glad you liked the cookies!

  5. Lucinda M says

    I am going to make Peanut Butter Oatmeal cookies soon. I enjoy baking and cooking from scratch. Does the website have recipes or suggestions about adjusting recipes when cooking for two?