Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (*not quick cooking)
  • ½ cup roasted salted or unsalted peanuts (chopped)

Instruction

  • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugars, peanut butter and butter until smooth and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir into peanut butter mixture.
  • Stir in rolled oats and chopped peanuts.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Using a cookie scoop for portioning, roll dough into balls, then arrange on the baking sheets 2-3 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hands.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes or until golden. Cool for several minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.