Ingredients and Weight:
- Peanut Butter: 1 cup (240 grams)
- Oats: 1 cup (100 grams)
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- Egg: 1 (50 grams)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Chocolate Chips: 1/2 cup (80 grams) (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: None (no baking required)
- Total Time: 30 minutes (including chilling time)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, and egg. Mix well with a spoon or mixer until creamy and smooth.
- Add oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract. If desired, add chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to shape the cookies onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie, based on average values)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 5g
- Fiber: 3g (based on oats content)
Dish Characteristics:
- No baking required, easy to make.
- Oatmeal gives the cookies a healthy and hearty texture.
- Peanut butter adds a rich and creamy flavor.
- Chocolate chips provide an optional sweet and chocolatey taste.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so easy to make and taste amazing! The perfect blend of peanut butter and oats." - John Doe
- "I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in these cookies. They are a great snack or dessert." - Jane Smith
- "These cookies are a great way to incorporate healthy oats into a delicious treat." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use smooth and creamy peanut butter for best results.
- For best results, chill the dough before baking to set the cookies and give them a better texture.
- Adjust the amount of chocolate chips according to your preference for a more or less chocolatey cookie.
