When I ask Mike what kind of cookies he’d like me to make, the response is always the same : chocolate chip. Being a creature of habit myself, I can appreciate the comfort that the classic cookie provides. But sometimes, just sometimes, I want to experiment a little, I want to step outside of our Toll House (or America’s Test Kitchen…) box. The result? I bring you the cookie that combines all. Peanut Butter, Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookies. Oh my gosh, are they good.
Mike will say, “Oatmeal? Peanut Butter? Why would you mess up a perfectly good cookie?” He will try one. (Did I mention we’ve been through this a couple of times – he didn’t even like tomatoes when we started dating. Tomatoes!) He will rave about them and helplessly consume a dozen in 2 days. The cookie jar will be empty. He will still request chocolate chip cookies next time I ask. And I will make these, or try something new.
We have friends visiting this weekend, so a stocked cookie jar is a must. Peanut Butter Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips -Preheat oven to 375 degrees. -In a mixer, combine butter, sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Add egg and mix until creamy. -In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, soda, powder, and cinnamon. Whisk together. Add to butter mixture, stir until just combined. -Add oats. Stir until just combined (do not over mix). -Add chocolate chips. Stir until just combined. -Scoop out with ice cream scoop onto baking sheets lined with silpat sheets. -Bake for 9-12 minutes.
