Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar (gently packed)
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour ((stir, spoon, & level))
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line cookie sheet(s) with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

2. 2

   Cream the butter and both sugars together in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment.

3. 3

   Add the peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Mix well and scrape bowl.

4. 4

   Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the butter mixture all at once and mix until just incorporated.

5. 5

   Scoop dough onto prepared cookie sheet several inches apart. Bake at 350˚F for 10-12 minutes until edges are set, but center is still soft. Allow cookies to cool on tray for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container.