Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
What Started it all:
Whole wheat flour, peanut butter, 2 med eggs, quick oats, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda, cocoa
These delicious chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. Packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and oats, they offer a delightful balance of flavor and nutrition. Plus, they're easy to make and sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs to the mixture and beat until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, quick oats, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Mix well to combine.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a delightful treat that everyone will love. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them in an airtight container for later. Happy baking!