Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a quick, wholesome treat packed with natural sweetness from maple syrup, hearty oats, and rich peanut butter. Perfectly chewy with a hint of cinnamon and salty sea salt, these cookies deliver classic comfort with a nutritious twist. Ideal for a healthy snack or dessert that’s easy to make and delightful to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ tsp sea salt
Add-ins
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Beat Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the two eggs until they are well beaten and slightly frothy, which helps incorporate air for a better texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the peanut butter and pure maple syrup to the beaten eggs. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined with no streaks.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon (if using), and sea salt. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms with all dry ingredients evenly incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly so that they are well-distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Portion Dough: Drop spoonfuls or mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. You can make 6 larger cookies or smaller ones depending on your preference for portion size.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, until they appear set and lightly golden around the edges. The recommended baking time is about 10 minutes for chewy, soft cookies.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, use natural or creamy peanut butter without added sugars.
- Maple syrup provides natural sweetness; honey can be used as an alternative but will change the flavor slightly.
- If you prefer vegan cookies, substitute eggs with flax eggs or a commercial egg replacer, but baking times may vary.
- Chilled dough is easier to handle if you want perfectly shaped cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Oat flour can replace rolled oats if you want a smoother cookie texture.
