My husband loves homemade treats, and these easy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are probably his favorite. The wheat flour and oats give these cookies a distinctive flavor.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
6 dozen
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups shortening
- 1-1/2 cups peanut butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream shortening and peanut butter. Add brown sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake until done, 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 119 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.