Description
Chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies packed with crushed pastel chocolates and semi-sweet chips for a festive spring treat. These soft-baked cookies combine peanut butter, oats, and bright pastel colors.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (processed, not natural style)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolates, lightly crushed
- 1/4 cup additional pastel chocolates for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Beat in the creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla bean powder, mixing on medium speed until the batter is glossy and combined.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate small bowl, then pour into the wet mixture.
- Mix on low speed just until the flour disappears, then stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the 1 cup of crushed pastel chocolates by hand with a spatula.
- Scoop the dough into 3-tablespoon mounds and arrange them on the baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
- Press the remaining 1/4 cup of whole or crushed pastel chocolates gently into the tops of the dough mounds for a decorative finish.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until the edges are golden brown and set, though the centers may still look slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack or serving.
Notes
- The dough does not require chilling.
- Use processed peanut butter for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American