Mom's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Mom's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter (softened); 3 eggs; 1 cup peanut butter; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup vegetable shortening (I just used more butter); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup quick oats; 1 ½ cups brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 ½ cups flour

Servings: persons

½ cup butter (softened)
3 eggs
1 cup peanut butter
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable shortening (I just used more butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup quick oats
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 ½ cups flour

1
Mix all ingredients (make sure you add the flour at the end).
2
Preheat oven to 350.
3
Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper.
4
(I skipped this step and found it really wasn't necessary.
5
The cookies are buttery enough they come off cleanly from the pan.
6
).
7
Using a cookie scoop, any size you like, gently press down on the cookies to make criss cross marks.
8
Make sure you push them down slightly because they won't spread as much on their own.
9
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes.
10
Remove and put on a cooling rack.

1538

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter (softened), 3 eggs, 1 cup peanut butter, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Mom's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mom's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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