Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These oatmeal raisin cookies are extra moist and chewy thanks to the addition of peanut butter. The peanut butter adds richness without overpowering the classic oatmeal raisin flavor, creating a soft, satisfying cookie. If you love chewy cookies with a cozy, homemade feel, this is a recipe you will want to make again and again.
Servings 24 cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter not margarine
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup raisins
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pans
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter. Mix until smooth and well blended. Add the egg and mix until incorporated, then stir in the vanilla.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Step 4: Combine the Dough
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until blended. Do not overmix. Stir in the raisins.
Step 5: Scoop and Shape
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies a few inches apart. Lightly press each cookie down with a fork.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.