Awesome Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Awesome Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or extra crunchy, to your preference)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Flour
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Quick Cooking Oats
• Raisins

How to Make Awesome Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Stir in 3 cups rolled oats.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Gently flatten each ball with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
9. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.