Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Stir in oats gently by hand until well mixed.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips; reserve 1/4 cup for topping if desired.
- Form dough into balls using about 3 tablespoons each; chill if sticky.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until just set on top; allow cooling on cookie sheets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg