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Close-up of 5-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack, showing their golden-brown texture with melted chocolate chips and oats.

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies


  • Author: Diana Carrozza
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick, easy, and delicious 5-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Perfect for snacks, parties, or whenever you need a sweet treat!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Fold in the rolled oats and chocolate chips, mixing until evenly combined.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use almond butter for a different flavor or to accommodate nut allergies.
  • Substitute a flax egg for a vegan option (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water).
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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