5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are easy to make, combining peanut butter, oats, and sugar for a delightful treat.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- oven
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
- 1 cup granulated sugar Can be substituted for coconut sugar or maple syrup
- 1 large egg Use room temperature
- 1 cup rolled oats Gently folded into the mixture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional, but recommended
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and granulated sugar until well incorporated.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract (if using), stirring until smooth.
- Fold in the rolled oats gently until combined.
Baking
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each dough ball.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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