Ingredients and Weight:
- Rolled oats: 2 cups
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup
- Peanut butter: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-14 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 out of 5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop mounds of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 290 per cookie
- Fat: 14 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and soft
- Peanut butter flavor with a hint of oatmeal
- Gooey chocolate chips in every bite
- American classic with a twist
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious! The peanut butter and chocolate flavors go perfectly together."
- "I love the chewy texture and the hint of oatmeal."
- "These are my new favorite cookies. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfect."
- "I added a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an extra kick!"
- "These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- If you don't have peanut butter, you can substitute almond butter or cashew butter.
- To make the cookies even more chewy, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have chocolate chips, you can substitute chopped nuts or dried fruit.
