Description

Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies are chewy, flavorful treats packed with creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, chocolate chips, and crunchy peanuts. These cookies combine a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making them an ideal snack or dessert for peanut butter lovers. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, they bake up golden and soft, ready to enjoy with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to dense cookies.
Add the Goodies: Fold in the rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and chopped peanuts evenly throughout the dough. This ensures every bite has plenty of texture and flavor.
Shape and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but centers remain slightly soft.
Cool and Enjoy: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy once cooled, perfect with coffee, milk, or as a quick snack.

Notes

You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for creamy for added texture and flavor.
To make gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.
Oats are optional; omitting them will yield a smoother cookie texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; adding a slice of bread can help keep them soft.
Freeze baked cookies for up to three months in a sealed ziplock bag; thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Cowboy Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oat Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Peanut Butter Recipe, Easy Cookies