Five or Maybe Six Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Craving a quick and delicious treat? These Five or Maybe Six Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect answer! With just a handful of pantry staples—like creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and a hint of vanilla—this recipe combines rich, nutty flavors with the wholesome texture of oats for an irresistibly chewy cookie. The optional addition of chocolate chips takes these cookies to the next level, adding bursts of sweetness to every bite. Ready in under 25 minutes, these cookies are a breeze to make, requiring no fancy equipment or extensive prep. Whether you're looking for an easy dessert, a simple snack, or a fun baking project, these gluten-free (if using certified gluten-free oats) cookies are bound to become a favorite. Perfectly golden, lightly sweetened, and full of comfort, they’re best enjoyed fresh out of the oven—or with a cold glass of milk!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, rolled oats, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir together until well combined and a thick dough forms.
If using chocolate chips, gently fold them into the dough until evenly distributed.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to flatten slightly. For a classic look, create a crisscross pattern by pressing the fork in the opposite direction as well.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden. Do not overbake; they will continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Five or Maybe Six Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies with a glass of milk or as a simple snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
