Best 8 Soft Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of soft peanut butter oatmeal cookies, a harmonious blend of classic flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a baking adventure with our two featured recipes: the classic soft peanut butter oatmeal cookies and their delectable chocolate chip variation.

The classic soft peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a nostalgic treat that evokes memories of childhood. With a chewy texture, a burst of peanut butter flavor, and a hint of oats, these cookies are a perfect balance of sweet and nutty. The addition of brown sugar lends a subtle caramel note, while vanilla extract and cinnamon add depth and warmth.

For those seeking an extra layer of indulgence, the chocolate chip variation takes these cookies to new heights. The addition of semisweet chocolate chips creates pockets of gooey, melted chocolate in every bite. The interplay of flavors between the peanut butter, oats, and chocolate is simply irresistible.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of the original or the decadent richness of the chocolate chip version, these soft peanut butter oatmeal cookies are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Embrace the joy of baking and create a batch of these delightful treats to share with loved ones or savor all for yourself.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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A nice change of pace from the usual peanut butter cookie. My husband never liked peanut butter cookies until I made him this recipe.

Provided by Michele

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup shortening
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening, margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the oats until just combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until just light brown. Don't over-bake. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy and filled with peanut butter goodness. The oatmeal adds tons of texture, and it's a quick and easy recipe that all peanut butter fans are sure to love.

Provided by Fiona Dowling

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams) (softened)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100 grams)
1/3 cup granulated sugar (66 grams)
1/2 cup peanut butter (120 grams)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (94 grams)
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup quick oats
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C or 170C fan forced). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a large bowl beat together the butter, sugars, and peanut butter until creamy and no lumps remain.
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  • Add in the flour, baking soda and salt. Do a few stirs by hand first, then turn the mixer to a low speed and beat together until combined.
  • Turn off the mixer and stir in the quick oats and old-fashioned oats.
  • Form the dough into balls about with about 1 - 1.5 tablespoons each. They'll be about the size of a ping pong ball. Place 2 inches apart on a lined cookie sheet. Do not flatten.
  • Bake 1 sheet at a time for 9-12 minutes in the middle of the oven, or until the tops are just set.
  • Remove from the oven. Cool cookies on the cookie tray for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and continue cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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This easy oatmeal cookie recipe is great with a glass of cold milk! With their peanutty flavor, these scrumptious cookies hit the spot. Plus, they couldn't be easier to make! -Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg. Add oats and baking soda to creamed mixture; mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFT PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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These soft cookies are a favorite of relatives and friends. When I double the recipe and take them to work, they always disappear.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 jar (12 ounces) peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon corn syrup
4-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in baking soda, vanilla and corn syrup. Stir in the oats, chips and toffee bits., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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"These cookies are soft and chewy with the old-fashioned goodness of oatmeal and peanut butter," says Rollin Barkeim of Trempealeau, Wisconsin. "I take them to work and on camping trips since they travel very well."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 egg whites
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites and brown sugar until frothy. Beat in peanut butter, applesauce, honey and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, milk powder and baking soda; gradually add to peanut butter mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY OATMEAL-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These are not exactly your "dip in milk" cookies, but they are great and so easy to make with kids! Everyone always loves them and it seems as if I can't make enough. No oven needed!

Provided by chefjulia

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups rolled oats
½ cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes; err on the side of longer because if it doesn't boil enough, it won't set. Remove from the heat.
  • Immediately stir in oats, peanut putter, and vanilla. Stir until completely mixed. Spoon onto waxed paper and let sit until hard, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 37.2 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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These cookies contain peanut butter and oatmeal.

Provided by S. Hynek

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups shortening
1 ½ cups peanut butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and peanut butter. Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
  • Combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Drop by the rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake for 12 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 13 g

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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My husband loves homemade treats, and these easy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are probably his favorite. The wheat flour and oats give these cookies a distinctive flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream shortening and peanut butter. Add brown sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake until done, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter. This will give the cookies a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These soft peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. With their combination of peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these cookies a try!

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