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Soft Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Soft Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies combine creamy peanut butter with hearty oats and rich chocolate chips for a tender, chewy treat. Easy to make and perfectly sweetened with brown and granulated sugars plus a hint of vanilla, these cookies stay soft even after cooling, making them ideal for cozy snacks or dessert.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings (12 cookies)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup (90g) all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups (130g) old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, room temperature (vegan or regular)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Sweeteners

  • 1/2 cup (100g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (55g) granulated sugar

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (vegan or regular)
  • Flaky sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to combine the peanut butter, softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then mix in the unsweetened apple sauce and vanilla bean paste thoroughly.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix everything together until well combined but do not overmix.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the mini semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Portion Dough: Using a large 2 oz cookie scoop or a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop the cookie dough onto one of the prepared baking sheets, spacing the dough balls about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading. You should fit about 5 cookies per baking sheet.
  6. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are a very light golden brown. As soon as the first batch finishes, scoop dough onto the second baking sheet and place it in the oven.
  7. Add Toppings and Cool: When the cookies are still warm and on the baking sheet, sprinkle extra chocolate chips and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  8. Serve: Enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature. They remain soft and tender even after cooling.

Notes

  • Using apple sauce adds moisture and helps keep the cookies soft without adding extra fat.
  • Flaky sea salt enhances the sweetness and adds a subtle crunch for a balanced flavor.
  • These cookies can be made vegan by using plant-based butter and vegan chocolate chips.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness for several days.
  • You can freeze the baked cookies or the dough balls for later use.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/soft-peanut-butter-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/