Are you tired of the same old chocolate chip or sugar cookies and craving something new and exciting? How about a batch of homemade peanut butter pecan cookies with oatmeal? These cookies perfectly combine the nutty flavor of pecans with creamy peanut butter. They're easy to make and require just a handful of simple ingredients. In this post, I will guide you through everything you need about these favorite cookies. Read on for more!
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Simple ingredients
Creamy peanut butter: It provides flavor, richness, and texture to the cookies and helps bind the ingredients together. Instead of using creamy peanut butter, feel free to use chunky peanut butter for added texture and nuttiness.
Dark brown sugar: It adds sweetness and moisture to the cookies. You can also use white sugar instead.
Toasted pecans: They add a nutty flavor and crunchy texture to the cookies. Remember to toast your pecans before chopping and adding them to the dough. Gently chop the toasted pecans if you want; I did not. If you have raw pecan, simply toast them in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F
All-purpose flour: Serves as the main dry ingredient to hold the cookies together.
Eggs: Eggs add moisture and richness.
Unsalted butter: Make sure your unsalted butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugars. This will help ensure a smooth and creamy texture for your cookies.
Baking soda: Acts as a leavening agent.
Salt: a pinch will enhance the flavor of the cookies.
Old-fashioned oats: Add fiber and a chewy texture to the cookies.
Step-by-step cooking instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar and blend well.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter, eggs, and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with mixer until combined. Fold in the toasted pecans (chopped pecans or unchopped) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap. Place the wrapped cookie dough in the refrigerator and let it chill for about one hour.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to portion it into evenly sized-balls. Use a fork to gently flatten each dough ball into a cookie shape or your desired thickness. Place them on the lined baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Pro tips for the perfect peanut butter pecan cookies
Here are some pro tips to help you make the best peanut butter pecan cookies:
- Don't overmix the dough: Mix the cookie dough until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Stop mixing as soon as no streaks of flour remain.
- Properly space the cookies: When placing the cookie dough balls on the baking sheet, leave enough space between them to allow for spreading during baking. This ensures that the cookies bake evenly and don't merge.
- Cool on the baking sheet: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents them from falling apart.
With their crunchy pecans and chewy texture, these peanut butter pecan cookies will surely become one of your new favorite cookie recipes.
Variations
Here are some delightful variations for these peanut butter pecan cookies, such as:
Add dark chocolate chips: Fold in a generous amount of dark chocolate chips to add a chocolatey flavor to your cookies. The combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and pecans is simply irresistible!
Drizzle salted caramel sauce: Drizzle a homemade salted caramel sauce over the cooled cookies for a delicious twist!
Use gluten-free flour: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour (coconut flour or almond flour) blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or dietary preferences.
Blend in coconut flakes: Mix in shredded coconut flakes to the cookie dough for a tropical taste.
Add spices: Add warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves to the cookie dough for a cozy and comforting flavor.
Mixing in protein powder: Incorporate protein powder into the cookie dough to boost nutritional punch and protein content.
Sugar on top of the cookie: You can also sprinkle the sugar directly onto the cookies using your fingers if you prefer sweeter cookies!
Feel free to mix and match with different flavors; be creative!
Storing
To keep these delicious cookies fresh, transfer the cooled cookies to an airtight container. You can use a cookie tin or a resealable plastic bag. You can also refrigerate or freeze them if you want to keep them for more than a few days. These cookies can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Final thoughts
If you're baking for a family gathering during the holiday season or any occasion, these peanut butter pecan cookies are sure to be a hit. You can also enjoy these sweet treats warm with a glass of milk or even packed into lunchboxes. I always love to hear from you. Let me know how your home-baked cookies turned out by leaving a comment below.:)
Peanut Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe: With Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 and ½ cups toasted pecan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt or a pinch
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar and blend well.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter, eggs, and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with mixer until combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans (chopped pecans or unchopped) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap. Place the wrapped cookie dough in the refrigerator and let it chill for about one hour.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to portion it into evenly sized-balls. Use a fork to gently flatten each dough ball into a cookie shape or your desired thickness. Place them on the lined baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Marta says
Butter pecan if my favorite flavor of ice cream, so I know I'm going to love the cookie version. The recipe looks easy enough to follow, so I'll report back on them soon!
veenaazmanov says
This recipe is perfect for peanut lovers. I would love to try your recipe, which sounds so healthy with the combination of peanut butter, nutty pecans, oats..etc.
Bernice says
Ahhh, two of the best cookies together at last. Since my husband is a peanut butter lover, I just had to try this combination. The cookies baked up nicely and were gone in two days.
Elaine says
I just baked a batch of Peanut Butter Pecan Cookies with Oatmeal, and they came out fantastic! The texture was chewy with a crunch from the pecans, and the peanut butter flavor was perfectly balanced. This recipe is certainly going into my favorites list. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
DK says
Any cookie recipe that has peanut butter and pecans is a winner in my book! So tasty and irresistible - I'm gonna have to make an extra batch tomorrow!
Dennis says
You're butter pecan cookies were too good! I ate way more than I should of, but I will definitely be making them again.
Veronika says
Absolutely ove toasted pecan anything! The peanut butter pecan combo was really good in these cookies and they weren't overly sweet. So good!
Leslie says
What a great cookie recipe! Not too sweet, but the right amount of nutty flavor. So so good!
Hayley Dhanecha says
Best for pecane and peanut butter lovers. Super easy and quick to make. We finished one batch so quickly, can't wait to make it again!
Sharon says
I decided to try out these peanut butter pecan cookies for a cozy afternoon treat, and they exceeded my expectations! The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out beautifully golden brown.