Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

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   In small bowl, mix together the oats and baking soda; set aside.

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   In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in dry ingredients with a wooden spoon, then gently fold in chocolate chips.

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   Roll cookies into 2-inch dough balls and place onto cookie sheet 2 inches apart, then barely flatten the top of the cookie with your hand. The dough should be pretty sticky so if you find this method annoying, simply use a cookie scoop to drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. The cookies may not be as round in shape and perhaps a bit thicker, but that's okay, they will still be delicious.

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   Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes and remove when edges barely begin to turn a golden brown. The cookies may look a little underdone, but they will continue to cook once you remove them from the oven. Cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining cookie dough.

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   Notes:

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   1. You can use less sugar or less chocolate chips to save calories-I have tried using 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and they turned out great!

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   2. Feel free to substitute almond butter or another nut butter in replace of peanut butter.

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   3. These cookies disappear quickly so I recommend doubling the recipe!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.