Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of traditional flavors with a creative twist. The rich, creamy peanut butter pairs beautifully with semi-sweet chocolate chips, while the oats add a hearty texture. Perfectly sweetened and baked to golden perfection, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without being overly indulgent. They are a great treat for any time of the day and are easy to make, making them suitable for both novice and experienced bakers.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake 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.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.