Description
Soft, hearty peanut butter oatmeal cookies made with honey, oats, and chocolate chips. Perfect for busy mornings or an easy after-school snack—and great for making ahead and baking from frozen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
- 16 oz peanut butter, room temperature (smooth or chunky)
- 1 cup honey
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 150 ml milk (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine oats, all-purpose flour, almond flour, flaxseed, baking soda, salt, and Chinese 5 spice. Set aside.
3. Make the dough
In a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), mix peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla on low speed until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition.
Pour in the milk and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low and scraping down the sides as needed. Mix until fully incorporated.
4. Add chocolate chips
Stir in chocolate chips and mix for about 30 seconds on low speed.
5. Scoop and bake
Scoop dough onto prepared sheet pan and lightly flatten.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until edges are lightly browned and centers are set.
6. Cool and serve
Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
Mora Ceramics Large Mixing Bowls Set of 2 – 5.5 & 3.6 Qt (white)
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ThermoWorks Hi-Temp Silicone Spatula
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Cuisinart 9-Speed Handheld Mixer (HM-90S Power Advantage Plus)
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- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the refrigerator
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months
To freeze dough:
- Scoop and flatten cookie dough before freezing
- Freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag
To bake from frozen:
- Bake directly from frozen at 350°F
- Add 5–10 minutes to bake time
- No need to thaw
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
