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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Equipment
- Stand Mixer with the Paddle Attachment
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp. Unsalted Butter 3 oz.
- ¾ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups Quick Cooking Oats*
- ½ t. Baking Soda
- ¼ t. Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream peanut butter, butter and both sugars on medium speed for 4 minutes scraping with a spatula halfway through.
- Add the egg and beat until combined. Scrape the bowl with a spatula.
- Add oats, baking soda and salt. Beat until the mixture is completely combined. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop 5 cookies onto a silpat or parchment lined sheet pan. Give them space so they can spread.
- Bake cookies for 13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. If you're making smaller cookies, reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
Notes
josette giacobbi
Making them for my husband. I have a nut allergy so I cannot taste them but they sure smell good. Do you think I can substitute sunflower butter?
Carolyn
I have not tried it so I couldn't say for sure. Glad they smell good though!
Ansley
These were addictive!
Nana
Best Cookies EVER !! The Family Loved the recipe and I even tossed in 1/2 c. Mini Chocolate chips and a T. Chia seeds.
Delicious recipe that I will continue to make over and over…. Thank You
Sharon
Exceptional, soft and chewy with a great taste!
Jerilea
I used regular rolled oats and the dough was a little chuncky but they baked up wonderfully. Very nice flavor. Deep rich gold.
Judi
Could you use regular oats. We never get the quick kind.
Carolyn
I have not tried it with regular oats, but I don't know if it will come out right. Quick oats act more like flour and absorb more moisture than rolled oats. For this reason, they don't always work in the same recipes.
Karen
I'm going to try soaking the rolled oats first and see if it works alright.
When I get around to making them, I'll let you know.
Thanks,
Karen
Felipa C.
The Oatmeal Peanut Butter cookies came out so good! 😊 Thank you!!