Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies that are perfectly chewy, loaded with oats, peanut butter and chocolate chips! No chilling required.
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, you guys.
They are one of my favorite cookies. EVER.
I have a hard time saying that, because I am a cookie fanatic in the most serious way, but these are oatmeal cookie perfection.
Now, I try not to make claims like, “THE BEST whatever” or “THE ULTIMATE whatever”, unless I know that they absolutely are.
And then I feel like it’s my duty to let you know that you can now stop looking. This is the last peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe you’ll need.
Unless you’ve never had a peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe, then this is the ONLY recipe you’ll need.
Oatmeal cookies are one of my all-time favorites, and I’ll take them just about any way (yes, even with — gasp — raisins!). But these peanut butter oatmeal cookies are my favorite hands down (don’t love peanut butter? Try these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!).
This is a recipe that my mom added to her repertoire of Completely Perfect Cookie Recipes later on, after she’d perfected Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Chip Cookies and Double Chocolate cookies.
When my mom makes something over and over, you know you’ll never need another recipe for the same thing. I’ve made these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies dozens of times, and they are always perfect!
What’s to love about these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies?
- They’re perfectly chewy, and not too crunchy and never cakey — cookie texture perfection if you ask me!
- They have peanut butter AND chocolate — two of our greatest loves.
- You don’t have to wait for the dough to chill, which means you’re on your way to warm melty cookies in no time!
- They can be stored for a long time in the freezer, if they make it that far 😉
Tips for making the BEST Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies:
- Like most oatmeal cookie recipes, you’ll want to press the cookie dough balls down slightly so they flatten and become chewy — otherwise you may end up with high, round baked cookie balls. Once you’ve baked a pan, you can get a better sense for how much to press them before baking, depending on whether you like them thicker or thinner.
- You can swap the chocolate chips for Reese’s pieces, dark chocolate chunks, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or a combination for a totally new spin on these peanut butter oatmeal cookies!
- Do not use natural peanut butter in this recipe — your regular old jar of creamy peanut butter is what you want.
- Give them some space to spread, a couple of inches is enough. Otherwise you may end up with cookie bars!
- Let them set on the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing them to a plate, wire rack, or piece of wax paper to cool completely. This will give them a chance to finish cooking on the hot pan — because I always recommend removing them from the oven when they are still just a bit glossy in the center.
How to store Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies:
These cookies can be store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, but I can guarantee you they won’t last long if they’re within arms reach!
They can also be frozen for 3 months if you are doubting your self-control, but I’ll warn you — they are fantastic right out of the freezer, too!
More cookie recipes for fellow cookie fanatics:
- Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
- Mint Hershey Kiss Cookies Recipe
- Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
*Originally shared September 2015
The Best Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature but not warm
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter (90 grams)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup flour I use whole wheat
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup large oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer (you can mix by hand too, it’ll just take some muscle!), combine butter, sugars and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt and oats and mix until just combined (don’t overmix). Stir in chocolate chips.
- Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper. Roll cookie dough into 1" balls and place 2" apart on the baking sheet (I do 12 to one baking sheet). Press down slightly (the more you flatten them, the thinner they will end up) and bake for 8-10 minutes until just slightly glossy in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
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Lori Kauffman says
Made these last night. Yummy!!! Even though I didn’t quadruple the recipe, I am still taking them to work today, since I have a feeling they will be pretty dangerous sitting on the counter or in the cookie jar. Thank you for sharing!!
~~Lori
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, they are definitely dangerous! Thanks for letting me know how you liked them!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I’ll take a triple batch of these oatmeal cookies please and thank you.
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
YES! I’m a total oatmeal-cookie kinda gal. Gimme all that awesome texture! Just sayin’ though, 8 dozen may not be enough for me. 😉
Ashley Fehr says
Oh, me too 100%! Oatmeal all the way!
Danielle says
I love chewy oatmeal cookies, but I don’t make them nearly enough! These look so perfect, Ashley! Love the idea of making a big batch to freeze. These would probably be dangerous around me though 😉
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, they are totally dangerous! I’m just lucky our freezer is all the way in the basement. LOl
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Oatmeal and peanut butter?! I’m immediately sold. Pinning 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Medha!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
I am all about the cookie! In any shape or form – these look MAGICAL Ashley!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jessica!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
What a yummy treat to have in your freezer!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
HOW have I gone my whole life never having a peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie?! I’ve had oatmeal chocolate chip, but adding in peanut butter sounds even better! These really do look perfect. Can’t wait to try them!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Chewy oatmeal cookies of any kind are my favorite too – yes even with raisins 🙂 These look absolutely perfect! Peanut butter and chocolate chips is such a winning combo! Love the no chilling time!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
If I quadrupled this recipe, I might sit there and eat ALL 8 dozen – these sound that good!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, I’m embarrassed how quickly they were gone! It wasn’t just me though 😉
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! These remind me of a cookie I made for an older gentleman who lived above our law office when we were in MI. I called them cop cookies – chocolate, oatmeal and peanut butter!
Michelle { A Latte Food } says
I love peanut butter and chocolate cookies! And oatmeal cookies. In any form! Love these!
Shinee says
I can never say no to cookies, especially if it’s loaded with chocolate. I haven’t had peanut butter cookies for a while, and I think I know what I’ll be baking tonight!!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Wow. These look SO good, and I love peanut butter and chocolate and cookies all so much that I will absolutely love these.
Mary Frances says
For you to say something is the best is a big deal! I’m all for this recipe, and cannot wait to try! Chocolate, peanut butter, oats, and your word for it being the best ever, is a definite recipe for success. Pinning!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I want a freezer full of cookies too! They look so good Ashley! Love an oatmeal cookie, especially when peanut butter and chocolate are involved. 🙂
Neeli @ Neeli's Unique Creations says
I’ve never had oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chip cookies before, seems like I need to fix that. These cookies look so good and my family would love these. I wish my mom would’ve baked cookies for me when I was growing up.
Jen Baked by an Introvert says
These oatmeal cookies do look like the best. Love the peanut butter and chocolate chip combo. I bet they smell amazing while baking.
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
Oh yeah these do look good and I can see why you said that they are the best. Peanut butter and chocolate always is a winning combo!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I never used to be a huge fan of oatmeal cookies, but as I’ve gotten older, I love them more and more. This peanut butter chocolate chip version sounds amazing! Love the delicious combo!