Peanut Butter Cookies With Oats (Rustic Bakery Style) Recipe
These rustic-style Peanut Butter Cookies with Oats are a simple, wholesome treat combining creamy peanut butter and oat flour for a soft, chewy texture. Naturally sweetened with brown sugar and enhanced with a delicate crisscross pattern, these cookies bake quickly and firm up as they cool for a perfect homemade snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (100% natural, unsweetened)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup rolled oats, blended into flour or oat flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if peanut butter is salted)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and oats: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If you’re using rolled oats, blend them into a fine flour to ensure a smooth dough.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly with a sturdy spoon until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Add oat flour and form dough: Stir in ½ cup oat flour (from blended rolled oats). Then squeeze and knead the mixture with one hand until a soft, compact dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Portion about 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie. Roll into balls and flatten gently into discs between your palms. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1–2 inches apart because they won’t spread while baking.
- Add crisscross pattern: Lightly spray a fork with oil and gently press it into each cookie to create a crisscross pattern. Small cracks along the edges are normal and add to the rustic look.
- Bake and cool: Bake the cookies at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes. They will be soft when removed from the oven. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes to allow them to firm up before transferring.
Notes
- Use natural, unsweetened peanut butter for the best flavor and texture.
- If your peanut butter is already salted, omit the added salt in the recipe.
- Rolled oats must be finely ground into flour for the dough to hold properly.
- Cookies will be very soft fresh out of the oven but will firm as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
