Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother dough and better texture. For chewy cookies, remove them from the oven when the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Customize your cookies by adding chocolate chips, raisins, or dried cranberries.