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Crispy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Published: Aug 9, 2023 · Modified: Aug 27, 2023 by Debra Clark · 12 Comments

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Easy 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.

This easy recipe is loaded with oats and creamy peanut butter they are our new favorite cookies!

A stack of six oatmeal peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack, with print overlay.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

These will satisfy cookie cravings for all the peanut butter fans!

Next time try this easy 3 ingredient oatmeal cookie recipe!

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  • Why you'll love this recipe   
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • 🔪 Equipment
  • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ's
  • 👍 Tips
  • Variations
  • Storage
  • Related recipes
  • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
  • 💭 Recipe backstory

Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ This tried and true family recipe has been in the family for years!

✔️ These easy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are crispy around the edges, sweet and chewy in the center!

✔️ This is the best combination of peanut butter and oatmeal!

You know Dan is my official taste tester and has the most discerning pallet, right? When I pulled these out of the oven, Dan mysteriously appeared, grabbed a handful of cookies, and returned to his office.

Yep, they definitely passed the Dan taste test! 😄 Your whole family will love this recipe!

Ingredients

Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements. 

  • be sure to use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats.
  • light brown sugar or dark brown sugar - either will work.
  • softened butter - use the real stuff!
  • room temperature eggs
  • white sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • Peanut butter - you can use creamy peanut butter, chunky peanut butter, or natural peanut butter. I haven't tried this recipe with almond butter, but I'm guessing it will also work.
  • parchment paper or a silpat baking mat

Instructions

Raw cookie dough balls being rolled in sugar.
Before baking, roll the cookie dough into ball then in sugar and place on the baking sheet.

This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom!

These are the best cookies and really easy to make!

  1. Start with the wet ingredients, cream together the sugar and softened butter.
  2. Add the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla - mix again.
  3. Sprinkle with salt, baking soda, and oats and thoroughly combine.
  4. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out cookie dough, shape it into a ball, and roll in sugar.
  5. Bake until crispy on the edges but still soft and chewy in the center.
  6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

🔪 Equipment

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My choice for a baking sheet, here's what I use!

🙋‍♀️ FAQ's

Is the sugar bath optional?

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 crispy cookie!

How do you know when the Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies are done?

The cookies will be light brown on the edges and golden in the center.

Why are peanut butter oatmeal cookies so dry?

If they are dry and crumbly it's because they have been overcooked.

Stacks of easy oatmeal peanut butter cookies on a wire cooling rack.
Crisp Peanut Butter Cookies

👍 Tips

  • To soften butter, leave the butter on the counter for about 30 minutes will soften it.
  • Cutting the butter into small chunks will help it soften more quickly.
  • Setting the butter over a warm water bath will also soften it.
  • If you like crispy cookies use a longer baking time.
  • If you prefer soft cookies, refrigerate the cookie dough before baking. That way they will spread less. Then pull them out just short of the baking time. Allow them to cool completely on the cookie sheet or they will crumble.
  • A small ice cream scoop will ensure the cookies are uniform and bake evenly.

Variations

Add semi-sweet chocolate chips, m&m's and shredded coconut to turn these chewy oatmeal cookies into monster cookies - YUM!

Sandwich a scoop of vanilla ice cream between a pair of cookies to make an AMAZING ice cream sandwich!

Storage

Cookie Jar Storage - This recipe makes a lot of cookies, so it will definitely fill up your cookie jar! No cookie jar? Store them on the counter in an airtight container.

Freezer - wrap well, or place in a ziplock bag, freeze up to 3 months.

Reheat - if you want that fresh baked cookie flavor, pop them in the microwave for 20 seconds or in the air fryer for 2 minutes to reheat the cookies.

Oatmeal peanut butter cookie bite taken out of it.
Where's my cookie lovers? I dare you to eat just one of these Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies!

Related recipes

Looking for more yummy cookie recipes? I gotcha covered!

Like the recipes I've shared for Grandma Bertha's Butter Cookies, Homemade Pecan Sandies or Frosted Butterscotch Cookies - all are delicious family recipes that have been handed down with love!

  • Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies - yummy cookies with a rich butterscotch glaze!
  • Strawberry Sandwich Cookies - super simple, pretty and delicious!
  • Persimmon Cookies - this old-fashioned cookie is a family favorite.
  • Grandma's Gumdrop Cookies - loaded with gumdrops, you'll love these chewy cookies!
  • If you're looking for the original Quaker Oats Oatmeal Cookie Recipe from the 50's, this is it!!

If you prefer a thick cookies try this recipe - 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies.

Don't you just love a crispy, chewy cookie? These are easy to make and so yummy too! It's the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor with the oats and they are so soft and I just love the chewy texture!

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If you love this recipe please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating! 

Fingers holding oatmeal cooking with a bite taken out of it.
5 from 7 votes

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Crispy on the edges, with a soft center, these chewy cookies are loaded with oats and creamy peanut butter!!!
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Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Deb Clark

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

These cookies spread, so be sure to leave plenty of room between the cookies when adding them to the baking sheet prior to going in the oven. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    💭 Recipe backstory

    I absolutely adored my Grandma! Making the trek to Grandpa and Grandma's house each summer, working on projects with Grandma and helping her in the kitchen. I loved listening to her stories and I still miss her!

    My Aunt shared with me a bunch of recipes that Grandma had handwritten for a family cookbook. All of the recipes have been transferred to the Cochrane Family Cookbook, but you know what? I still go back and refer to Grandma's notes.

    I love looking thru them, because I can almost hear Grandma talking and giving me directions.

    It's just the BEST! ❤️ So today I thought I'd share one of Grandma's recipes!

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    About Debra Clark

    Hey I'm Deb Clark, and I'm the owner of Bowl Me Over! We live in the sleepy little town of Scappoose, Oregon. And I admit it... I love food! Join me in this foodie journey (even if you've never cooked before!) I will help you learn to be confident in the kitchen! Want to learn more? Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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      5 from 7 votes

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    1. Florence Frady says

      February 18, 2023 at 9:34 am

      I love baking cookies. I love trying new recipes. This recipe is a winner. Thank you for your recipe.

      Reply
    2. Melissa Howell says

      September 21, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      My husband is a peanut butter fiend! He would love these!

      Reply
    3. Coleen Koehl says

      September 21, 2018 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    4. Julie Evink says

      September 21, 2018 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    5. Malinda says

      September 18, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Oooooh, these make me think of my childhood!! Can't wait to try these!!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        September 19, 2018 at 6:19 am

        They are delicious Malinda, enjoy!!

        Reply
    6. Danielle Green says

      September 17, 2018 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      I am pretty sure these delicious cookies wouldn't last long in our household!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        September 19, 2018 at 6:25 am

        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! 😉

        Reply
    7. Liza says

      September 05, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        September 08, 2018 at 9:54 am

        Awesome, I know you'll love these cookies and your boys will too!

        Reply
      • Pamela says

        July 13, 2021 at 3:26 pm

        5 stars
        I really hope I can get the oatmeal cookie recipe

        Reply
        • Bowl Me Over says

          July 13, 2021 at 4:13 pm

          Pamela the recipe is in the blog post. I'm not sure what you're asking?

          Reply
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