Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy with crisp edges and soft centers, these peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the perfect cookie for peanut butter lovers everywhere!

I think if there is one thing in life most everyone can agree on it’s cookies. Who doesn’t ohhh and ahhhh at a big, beautiful cookie that’s perfect in every way.

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What you will need for these cookies:

• Unsalted Butter
• Peanut Butter
• Brown Sugar
• Sugar
• Egg
• Quick Cooking Oats
• Baking Soda
• Kosher Salt

Are these peanut butter cookies gluten free?

Yes! Just be sure to buy gluten free quick cooking oats. They need to be labeled gluten free. I buy Bob’s Red Mill Oats because I know they carry both quick cooking and old fashioned oats that are tested and labeled gluten free.

The reason they must be labeled is because oats are produced in facilities with other gluten producing grains such as wheat and cross contamination is almost certain. If you have celiac, gluten sensitivity or you are making these for a gluten free friend pay the extra for the gluten free label. You can read more about gluten and oats here.

Cookie Baking Tips

1. These cookies spread nicely so give ’em some space. If you use a small cookie scoop don’t add more than eight to the pan. If you use a larger cookie scoop then only scoop five onto the pan. 
2. Always use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat so your cookies don’t stick to the pan. I use Silpat baking mats because I know the quality is reliable. 
3. I bake these cookies at 375 degrees instead of 350. This does two things: it gives them nice crispy edges and the perfect thickness. 

Can I freeze these cookies: 

Yes! Cookies freeze wonderfully. You can freeze them unbaked or baked. 

To freeze them unbaked, scoop cookies onto a sheet pan with a nonstick mat or parchment paper. Place the sheet pan into the freezer and once the cookies are frozen throw them in a freezer bag. When ready pull them out and bake as directed. 

To freeze cookies baked, place the cookies carefully in a freezer bag and freeze. Microwave in 5 second intervals until unfrozen or leave at room temperature for a couple hours until no longer frozen. 

What else can I add to these easy peanut butter oatmeal cookies?

Hmmm … well let’s see the only cookie I can think of that would be more delicious than these are peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I always air on the heavy side when it comes to chocolate. I don’t want to be inspecting my cookie for chocolate. 

We have a local café here that sells the most amazing vegan peanut butter oatmeal cookies with dark chocolate chunks. They use high quality dark chocolate and it makes my heart sing a little. Once I made it all the way through my cookie to find one yes ONE chocolate chunk hiding in the back. Epic fail. 

Other amazing mix in ideas:

• White Chocolate (Before you object, just know peanut butter and white chocolate make an amazing combo!)
• Dark Chocolate Chunks
• Semisweet Chocolate Chips
• M & M’s
• Dried Cranberries
• Reese Pieces 
• Cinnamon Chips
• Butterscotch Chips

More Amazing Cookie Recipes

• Gluten Free Double Chocolate Cookies
• Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Flourless Oatmeal Cookies
• Flourless Peanut butter Cookies While I wouldn’t call these healthy peanut butter cookies this recipe doesn’t contain any flour or butter and they’re gluten free plus the peanut butter adds protein! 
• Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies

Well I hope you enjoy these amazing cookies as much as I did. They are truly irresistible!