Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Step 1

**If planning to bake these right away without chilling the dough, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line two large baking sheets with a Silpat or parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl if using a hand mixer, or bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, both sugars, and peanut butter until fluffy and pale in color.  About 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla to the sugar mixture and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until combined.

Step 4

Add the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the mixer and meat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until well combined.  Stir in the chocolate chips if using.

Step 5

OPTIONAL:  For a thicker cookie, place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Drop the dough by Tablespoon-fulls onto prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, just until lightly golden.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.