Description
These Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle, and loaded with rich peanut flavor. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, they’re a wholesome, naturally gluten-free treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips or chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
3. Add rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
4. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped peanuts if using.
5. Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your fingers or a fork.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
8. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
✨ Tip: For extra chewy cookies, let the dough rest for 15 minutes before baking so the oats can absorb some moisture.
🌰 These cookies freeze beautifully — store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
🥛 Pair with a glass of cold milk or crumble over ice cream for dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 20