Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (7 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz

I'm one of those people who thinks a batch of homemade cookies makes just about anything better. A few people in my family are going through some pretty tough times, so I try to bring along some fresh-baked goodness whenever I see them. I'm grateful that this old-fashioned peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe brought smiles of delight to everyone who tried them.

This quick and easy peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe is so moist and tender. As an added bonus, it requires only seven ingredients and offers the health benefits of oats and the health benefits of peanut butter in every bite. The best part is that this old-fashioned comfort food comes together easily in only about 20 minutes!

To make this delicious chocolate chip cookies recipe, you'll these wholesome ingredients: eggs, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, rolled oats, baking soda and chocolate chips. The gluten-free cookies are baked for only about 10 to 12 minutes, then cooled a bit before devouring. Simple and delish!

Keep these comforting peanut butter oatmeal cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They make a sweet snack with a glass of milk throughout the day or an amazing dessert with a cup of coffee or tea. Be sure to share them with friends or family and enjoy the smiles!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 18 to 20 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup natural peanut butter
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Recipe Notes

• The number of cookies depends on the size of the cookies you form. I got 16 cookies from this batch. 

• You can use milk chocolate, semisweet or dark chocolate chips. You also could use raisins instead of chocolate chips.

• You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter. You also can substitute almond butter or your favorite nut butter for the peanut butter.

• You can use rolled oats or quick-cook rolled oats. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but to be sure, use gluten-free oats.

• Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the beaten eggs, peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir to combine.
   
2. In a small mixing bowl, add the oats and baking soda. Stir to combine.
   
3. Add the oats mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Stir to combine. Do not over-mix.
   
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
   
5. Drop by tablespoons-full onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Do not over-bake.
   
6. Allow to cool before serving.
   
   

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