Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe - Handed down over generations, this recipe has been in our family for years! These cookies are soft and chewy in the middle, and crispy on the edges.
These old-fashioned peanut butter cookies with oats taste just like the ones that disappeared from Grandma's cookie jar way too fast.
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Why you'll love this recipe
This recipe makes thin crispy peanut butter cookies with a chewy center, that peanut butterfats can't resist. Yes, I'm talking directly to my hubby Dan!
It's the kind of recipe that survives decades of church potlucks and school bake sales because it's simple, reliable, and tastes just the way you hope it will! Classic pantry ingredients, easy steps, and a batch big enough to share…or not. Your call. 😋
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all of the ingredients and exact measurements.
- Be sure to use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats.
- Either light brown sugar or dark brown sugar - either will work.
- Room temperature butter - use the real stuff, margarine doesn't cut it.
- Room temperature eggs
- Peanut butter - you can use creamy peanut butter or chunky peanut butter. I haven't tried this recipe with or natural peanut butter almond butter.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar plus ¼ cup to roll dough in (optional
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 5 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup peanut butter you can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients. Add the salt, baking soda and oats to a medium size mixing bowl, lightly mixture to combine. Set aside.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together the sugar and butter in a large bowl.
- Add the peanut butter, eggs and vanilla - mix again.
- Next add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mix well.
- Place the reserved sugar in a (separate) small bowl.
- Using spoons or a small ice cream scoop, scoop out cookie dough, shape into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until crispy on the edges, but still soft and chewy in the center.
Notes
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FAQ's
Before baking I roll the cookies in sugar and then lightly press them down with a fork in a criss-cross pattern. Is the sugar bath optional? Yes, I suppose so, but it makes for such a delicious cookie!
The cookies will be light brown on the edges and golden in the center.
Letting it rest on the counter for about 30 minutes usually does the trick, but you can speed things up by cutting the butter into small chunks so it warms faster.
If you're really in a hurry, set the butter, in a bowl over a warm water bath for a short time. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn't start to melt.
Deb's top tip
Try tucking a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies for a fun, frosty, icecream sandwich! Roll the edges of the cookies in sprinkles and wrap individually in parchment paper. This frozen goodie, will not go unappreciated!
Related recipes
If you love a cozy, pass-the-cookie-tin moment, you might enjoy a few more treats from my kitchen. Grandma Southern Butter Cookies are delicate and nostalgic. Homemade Pecan Sandies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and Frosted Butterscotch Cookies bring an old-school sweetness that always gets recipe requests.
For other oatmeal spins, try the 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies a longtime family favorites. And if you're in the mood for something playful, Grandma's Gumdrop Cookies are a chewy, colorful throwback that always brings smiles.
Wrapping it up
These cookies have been delighting our family for ages, and now they're ready to work their magic in your kitchen, too. Whether you're sneaking one warm from the baking sheet, packing a few into lunchboxes, or turning them into a cool-down dessert with a scoop of ice cream in the middle, they're a sweet little taste of home in every bite.
If you give them a try, I'd love to hear what you think-and if they disappear mysteriously at your house the way they do at mine, well…I completely understand.
Florence Frady says
I love baking cookies. I love trying new recipes. This recipe is a winner. Thank you for your recipe.
Melissa Howell says
My husband is a peanut butter fiend! He would love these!
Coleen Koehl says
I needed to bring treats to a church function the other night and I made these. I'm proud to say not one came home with me! Or maybe sad because I didn't have leftovers!
Julie Evink says
Mmmmm these brought me right back to grandma's kitchen! This was just like she used to make. I can tell it's been passed down for generations!
Malinda says
Oooooh, these make me think of my childhood!! Can't wait to try these!!
Bowl Me Over says
They are delicious Malinda, enjoy!!
Danielle Green says
I am pretty sure these delicious cookies wouldn't last long in our household!
Bowl Me Over says
They go quick!! Good thing thing this recipe makes 60 cookies, you'll have some to tuck away! 😉 Gotta find that a good hiding spot! 😉
Liza says
This recipe is SO GOOD! I love my oatmeal cookies and the peanut butter only makes them so much better! Can't wait to try them!
Bowl Me Over says
Awesome, I know you'll love these cookies and your boys will too!
Pamela says
I really hope I can get the oatmeal cookie recipe
Bowl Me Over says
Pamela the recipe is in the blog post. I'm not sure what you're asking?