The peanut butter COMES THROUGH guys. Everybody said they were Fabulous! I will definitely be making these again! I can never get your recipes to copy for me and I end up handwriting them. Im sorry you werent a fan Edward! These are soft in the middle, crunchy on the outside, with a lovely peanut butter flavor and crunch of the oats!
I just made these and oh my gosh, they are delicious. thats a great idea! Im so glad you liked them Chau! They might turn out good! Every tine I make these cookies they get rave reviews by family and friends. Im sure the recipe as written is excellent.
Does it matter? Ive made them probably 5 times in the last 5 months. Frozen dough for the win! I added chocolate chips and used regular crisco, and the chocolate adds another delicious element! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. A personal taste I suppose. I made these for my son who loves peanut butter cookies and oatmeal cookies. Hey Yajaira! Cookies and friends, what could be better. If you love peanut butter cookies, make sure to try these other favorites: I'm the baker and blogger behind Just So Tasty! But oh so good in the cookies!
No vanilla? That will bring up an easy to print page. Thanks so much for taking the time to review :). Thanks for commenting! I prefer soft cookies, but from what I had, these were pretty good, and are now the most requested cookies at our house. They are so chewy and wonderful, they taste even better the next day. Our kids loved them too. Do not use instant oats for this recipe they are too small and will behave more like flour instead of oats. Wow. I mean, kind of. Thanks for sharing Sylvia! So natural! Will that make a difference? Set aside. Hey Danielle, Ive never tried it with lard before! Thats the beauty of cookingexperimenting and coming up with yummy eats! Substituted chickpea flour for regular flour. When the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with. Add the brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter. Read More. I wanted to be sure before I try them. Im going to make them again tonight (for maybe the 20th time) and try toasting the oats like another comment said to do. These cookies also freeze well. If you make thisrecipe,share iton Instagram using the hashtag #TheFoodCharlatan so I can see it! Im so glad you liked them Heather! We added chocolate chips and they tasted amazing.
They combine the best of both worlds when it comes to chewy oatmeal cookies and peanut butter cookies. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. I made these tonight. 
Can 1 cup of butter be used instead of the butter flavored Crisco?
Thanks for the review Elinor, Im so glad you liked it! Im surprised the dough was dry, its usually a pretty moist dough. Tastes better than Girl Scout cookies. Love that these use ingredients I normally have on hand. Read More, Vegetarian Christmas Maria's Favorites Game Day Cookies, Your email address will not be published. Ooh so happy to know they work with a simple 1:1 gf flour! and all he ever wants me to make are chocolate chip cookies, so Im happy they turned out to be so delicious. Great idea! You can also share a picture onInstagram! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheet with Silpat baking mats or parchment paper. And dont skip the chill, it helps with the texture. Just made these this afternoon and they turned out great. I recommend using a combination of quick oats and old-fashioned oats (AKA large rolled oats or large flake oats). Thanks for reviewing! Thanks so much for sharing it. :) Thanks for coming back to comment! I made 16 big cookies using this recipe tonight, they are soooo good! You dont need any special ingredients, but that doesnt mean the cookies arent special, they are VERY special. I must have eaten half the batch in one sitting. I replaced the white sugar with Splenda, and the brown sugar with Splenda Brown Sugar mix (which does contain actual brown sugar). They are awesome! Thanks for sharing a great recipe. Enjoy the cookies! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I did not have quick oats or patience. Using a mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugars together until creamy, this will take about 2 minutes, on medium speed. Cookie is nice and chewy, but I found dough a little dry but I used King Arthur all-purpose. For this recipe, were using a combination of quick oats and large rolled oats (often called old-fashioned oats). Its just at the top of the recipe card, underneath the photo. Used regular Crisco and margarine instead of butter. I didnt have enough oatmeal. Thanks for sharing your version, that is so awesome! Can i use Tenderflake lard in place of Crisco? Did you know there is a print button on each recipe? Easy to make! I like to use the butter-flavored kind. thank you so much for the recipe! Im so glad youre here! Baked a few more the next dayloved them even more. Hahaha Brooke, same thoughts over here!! But THIS subwayhad awesome people on it (and hardly any crazy/scary/drunk people!). I love the simplicity of these cookies but feel free to add in chocolate chips if you wish. So fast and easy to make. Thanks for the review! scoop so the cookies are all the same size.
They'll be about the size of a ping pong ball. I use 3/4 cup quick oats and 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats. I think all the flavors have time to meld and the oats get extra chewy. Might take a couple minutes longer, keep an eye on them. I made these last night and loved them! Thanks for commenting Donna! Delicious.
Im guessing if I just keep them in a 1/4 cup ball theyll bake like yours! Used crunchy peanut butter. Im so happy to hear that Louise! Baked about 12 min. All old fashioned, all quick, or a combo. Here are a few tips that will guarantee cookie success every single time! I made a double batch of these for my husband to take to work. The cookies will puff up slightly as they bake, but flatten as they cool. Use all old fashioned. So delicious! Ill definitely check out your other recipes for sure, THANK YOU! We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. Great recipe! Im obsessed with brown butter. Made the first batch after putting dough in Fridge for about two hours dont think that was long enough. I added chocolate chips. haha, such is the baking life! Do not over bake. Form the dough into balls about with about 1 - 1.5 tablespoons each. Mix until well combined. . Use old fashioned oats, not quick oats for this recipe. I enjoy the info. Perfect. This recipe needs more flour. These are just about the best peanut butter cookies Ive ever had!!! I googled Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Cookies, yours looked the gooiest! The Best Peanut Butter Cookies << I still agree with this recipe title. Carefully mix in the flour, baking soda and salt. Use a 1/4 cup to measure out the dough. Toasting oats! My husband loves peanut butter cookies and these have become his new favorite. If youre in a pinch, you could use entirely quick oats or entirely old-fashioned oats (a total of 1 1/4 cup of either). Yet another win for The Food Charlatan. Brand of peanut butter is critical. You are KILLING me with these desserts! Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Thanks for the idea :). Dorothy Martin. Just made these cookies. In fact I have some in my freezer right now. Your husband has good taste :) These are some of my favorite cookies too! If you want to make these cookies even more perfect, try browning the butter and toasting the oats (and adding toasted pecans too). Try the print button and let me know if that works! They took 9 min to bake at 350 F. I might add chocolate chips to half of them next time. Holy moly! Hey Delores! Have you ever tried freezing this particular cookie dough? Do you use natural/unsweetened peanut butter for these, or the regular stuff? I was in the mood to bake this week, big surprise, right? I love the combination because I find it creates cookies that are extra soft and chewy without being dry thanks to the quick oats. I love how well you can just come up with good recipes all the time. And chunky pb would be delicious. Beat well, scraping sides and bottom. This recipe is spot on: A big, soft, extremely chewy cookie with just the right amount of oats. These are our favorite cookies as of last Christmas! Great cookie recipe. I dont know why I never thought of peanut butter and oatmeal before. Let me knows how it goes! Oh my gosh, thats genius! That sounds so good. Its a win win! My cookies were flat instead of thick and awesome looking. The Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook is here. Yeah, it wont turn out the same. Thats awesome Jennifer! Great recipe I was looking for something a little more wholesome. You should always bake 1 cookie sheet at a time on the middle rack of your oven. They are just a REALLY good cookie, a classic! Dont skip the cinnamon, it gives the cookies an extra hint of deliciousness. Never fear! I have made these 2x now! These cookies were absolutely delicious! No crisco? I made these cookies this morning. Stir until incorporated but do not over mix. Beat until incorporated. I think mine were about 3 inches across too, but definitely have tons of flavor. And I made regular-sized cookies instead of big ones. :). Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for 1-3 hours (or overnight). Will use this recipe again. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. The cookies are soft, chewy, and LOADED with peanut butter flavor.
I will be baking these whenever I crave cookies, I love the taste but I love knowing that I used only 1/2 cup of flour, I am beyond happy! Im making these with honey crunchy peanut butter.
Thanks for commenting :). Interesting to hear your thoughts on Splenda. Absolutely delicious! So glad you loved them Abbey! Overall,i like the recipe, not a boatload of sugar in them which i really like. Wonderful! The combo of instant and regular oatmeal is perfect! Used all old fashioned and did not refrigerate first batch. Order Now. There is also a honey peanut butter, which is delicious. Made these today, and yum! I would recommend this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe!! They are moist and full of peanut butter flavor. These are the best cookies!! Im saving this recipe!! Do you have to use butter Crisco in the peanut butter oatmeal cookies? Best cookie ever! Used her vegan Earth Balance stuff: worked beautifuly. Thanks for this one! I love that. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. I love getting all up in my cookies business with the pictures ;). Scoop the cookies into round balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches in between cookies. Use a small spoon to stir the baking soda and salt into the flour, then beat in gently. Im thinking about making these ahead and freezing the dough. I only placed 6 cookies on each cookie sheet because they are so big. Really tasty! Printed and added to my baking binder. And used quick oats instead of old-fashioned, and didnt chill themwe couldnt wait. I always like to do a few stirs by hand first to avoid the flour blowing everywhere when you turn on the electric mixer. Seriously the BEST peanut butter cookies Ive ever had! SO HARD!!! Butter? So glad you liked it Mary! Haha!! Used all quick oats, added chocolate chips. I used both quick and old fashioned oats in the dough to give it great texture. You can of course make smaller cookies if you want! Excellent. Tons of peanut butter flavor (actual peanuts optional) paired with some chewy oats for an amazing texture. Can you substitute 1/2 cup of butter instead of the crisco? Always with chocolate chips and a little extra salt though. This ensures the cookies bake much more evenly than if you bake multiple cookie trays at a time on different racks. Great way to have fresh baked cookies quickly when you need them. Yes replace with butter. I doubled the recipe but only added 1/2 c sugar. Thank you Lexi!!
Then added 1/4 cup almond flour because batter was a bit too thin because of the applesauce. Thank you! YUM. My husband, who doesnt typically like peanut butter cookies, absolutely loved them. Dont over bake the cookies. As always, youll start by preheating your oven and lining your cookie sheets. Ive also added chocolate chips to this recipe and I think they take it to the next level. To freeze the cookie dough balls, make the dough and form into balls. Add flour but don't mix it in. I love the texture of the cookies, the flavor, and ease of making them. Embrace the 1/4 cup, yessss!! Thank you so much for reviewing! I doubled the recipe. For an extra treat, toast your oatmeal first! Thanks so much for sharing! It sounds amazing. Place the balls in a freezer bag in a single layer and freeze for up to 2 months. I let my kids help me make these today and they are fantastic! Reeses Pieces!! :) Thanks for reviewing the recipe Janelle, so glad you enjoyed it! I love the idea of adding cinnamon! Learn how to make Perfect Cookies Every Time! There should still be flour streaks. Where did you find that! Stay safe!! I had half a cookie to see how they were, and over the next four days he ate the rest. I made these today. Note that the dough will feel a little sticky at this point, thats totally expected. Ah yay, so happy to hear that! Cant wait to try the next batch with the egg. Super soft and so easy to make. To make bars, what size pan and baking time would you suggest? These cookies were wonderful. Im sorry, thats so frustrating! The dough was very very sticky and they all turned out flat. And because they have oats in themso theyre basically healthy. I measured the dough 1/4 cup and they came out about 3 inches and not as good as i expected. For this recipe, I dont use natural peanut butter. I made these using quick oats for the regular oats, tub butter instead of stick butter and almond butter in place of the peanut butter. Thanks for the lovely comment, good to hear from you! That sounds so delicious! This recipe uses a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar for more flavor. Add 2 eggs and vanilla. Simple everyday ingredients, 10 minutes in the oven & a perfect cookie every time! Jif or Skippy will do fine! They are my favorite cookie recipe! I think Im going to enjoy your reading your blog more often! The oats add texture and combine with the peanut butter flavor to create one highly addictive cookie. Doubling the batch is always a good idea:). If youd like to chill the dough for extra thick cookies, or simply to have cookie dough balls in your freezer, you have a few options. Family loved it. P.S I keep mine in the freezer, and they are nice and chewy. I tend to make a batch and keep it in the fridge or freeze then bake 2 cookies at a time when i want a treat.
I just made these and oh my gosh, they are delicious. thats a great idea! Im so glad you liked them Chau! They might turn out good! Every tine I make these cookies they get rave reviews by family and friends. Im sure the recipe as written is excellent.
Does it matter? Ive made them probably 5 times in the last 5 months. Frozen dough for the win! I added chocolate chips and used regular crisco, and the chocolate adds another delicious element! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. A personal taste I suppose. I made these for my son who loves peanut butter cookies and oatmeal cookies. Hey Yajaira! Cookies and friends, what could be better. If you love peanut butter cookies, make sure to try these other favorites: I'm the baker and blogger behind Just So Tasty! But oh so good in the cookies! No vanilla? That will bring up an easy to print page. Thanks so much for taking the time to review :). Thanks for commenting! I prefer soft cookies, but from what I had, these were pretty good, and are now the most requested cookies at our house. They are so chewy and wonderful, they taste even better the next day. Our kids loved them too. Do not use instant oats for this recipe they are too small and will behave more like flour instead of oats. Wow. I mean, kind of. Thanks for sharing Sylvia! So natural! Will that make a difference? Set aside. Hey Danielle, Ive never tried it with lard before! Thats the beauty of cookingexperimenting and coming up with yummy eats! Substituted chickpea flour for regular flour. When the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with. Add the brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter. Read More. I wanted to be sure before I try them. Im going to make them again tonight (for maybe the 20th time) and try toasting the oats like another comment said to do. These cookies also freeze well. If you make thisrecipe,share iton Instagram using the hashtag #TheFoodCharlatan so I can see it! Im so glad you liked them Heather! We added chocolate chips and they tasted amazing.
They combine the best of both worlds when it comes to chewy oatmeal cookies and peanut butter cookies. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. I made these tonight. Can 1 cup of butter be used instead of the butter flavored Crisco? Thanks for the review Elinor, Im so glad you liked it! Im surprised the dough was dry, its usually a pretty moist dough. Tastes better than Girl Scout cookies. Love that these use ingredients I normally have on hand. Read More, Vegetarian Christmas Maria's Favorites Game Day Cookies, Your email address will not be published. Ooh so happy to know they work with a simple 1:1 gf flour! and all he ever wants me to make are chocolate chip cookies, so Im happy they turned out to be so delicious. Great idea! You can also share a picture onInstagram! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheet with Silpat baking mats or parchment paper. And dont skip the chill, it helps with the texture. Just made these this afternoon and they turned out great. I recommend using a combination of quick oats and old-fashioned oats (AKA large rolled oats or large flake oats). Thanks for reviewing! Thanks so much for sharing it. :) Thanks for coming back to comment! I made 16 big cookies using this recipe tonight, they are soooo good! You dont need any special ingredients, but that doesnt mean the cookies arent special, they are VERY special. I must have eaten half the batch in one sitting. I replaced the white sugar with Splenda, and the brown sugar with Splenda Brown Sugar mix (which does contain actual brown sugar). They are awesome! Thanks for sharing a great recipe. Enjoy the cookies! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I did not have quick oats or patience. Using a mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugars together until creamy, this will take about 2 minutes, on medium speed. Cookie is nice and chewy, but I found dough a little dry but I used King Arthur all-purpose. For this recipe, were using a combination of quick oats and large rolled oats (often called old-fashioned oats). Its just at the top of the recipe card, underneath the photo. Used regular Crisco and margarine instead of butter. I didnt have enough oatmeal. Thanks for sharing your version, that is so awesome! Can i use Tenderflake lard in place of Crisco? Did you know there is a print button on each recipe? Easy to make! I like to use the butter-flavored kind. thank you so much for the recipe! Im so glad youre here! Baked a few more the next dayloved them even more. Hahaha Brooke, same thoughts over here!! But THIS subwayhad awesome people on it (and hardly any crazy/scary/drunk people!). I love the simplicity of these cookies but feel free to add in chocolate chips if you wish. So fast and easy to make. Thanks for the review! scoop so the cookies are all the same size.
They'll be about the size of a ping pong ball. I use 3/4 cup quick oats and 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats. I think all the flavors have time to meld and the oats get extra chewy. Might take a couple minutes longer, keep an eye on them. I made these last night and loved them! Thanks for commenting Donna! Delicious.
Im guessing if I just keep them in a 1/4 cup ball theyll bake like yours! Used crunchy peanut butter. Im so happy to hear that Louise! Baked about 12 min. All old fashioned, all quick, or a combo. Here are a few tips that will guarantee cookie success every single time! I made a double batch of these for my husband to take to work. The cookies will puff up slightly as they bake, but flatten as they cool. Use all old fashioned. So delicious! Ill definitely check out your other recipes for sure, THANK YOU! We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. Great recipe! Im obsessed with brown butter. Made the first batch after putting dough in Fridge for about two hours dont think that was long enough. I added chocolate chips. haha, such is the baking life! Do not over bake. Form the dough into balls about with about 1 - 1.5 tablespoons each. Mix until well combined. . Use old fashioned oats, not quick oats for this recipe. I enjoy the info. Perfect. This recipe needs more flour. These are just about the best peanut butter cookies Ive ever had!!! I googled Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Cookies, yours looked the gooiest! The Best Peanut Butter Cookies << I still agree with this recipe title. Carefully mix in the flour, baking soda and salt. Use a 1/4 cup to measure out the dough. Toasting oats! My husband loves peanut butter cookies and these have become his new favorite. If youre in a pinch, you could use entirely quick oats or entirely old-fashioned oats (a total of 1 1/4 cup of either). Yet another win for The Food Charlatan. Brand of peanut butter is critical. You are KILLING me with these desserts! Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Thanks for the idea :). Dorothy Martin. Just made these cookies. In fact I have some in my freezer right now. Your husband has good taste :) These are some of my favorite cookies too! If you want to make these cookies even more perfect, try browning the butter and toasting the oats (and adding toasted pecans too). Try the print button and let me know if that works! They took 9 min to bake at 350 F. I might add chocolate chips to half of them next time. Holy moly! Hey Delores! Have you ever tried freezing this particular cookie dough? Do you use natural/unsweetened peanut butter for these, or the regular stuff? I was in the mood to bake this week, big surprise, right? I love the combination because I find it creates cookies that are extra soft and chewy without being dry thanks to the quick oats. I love how well you can just come up with good recipes all the time. And chunky pb would be delicious. Beat well, scraping sides and bottom. This recipe is spot on: A big, soft, extremely chewy cookie with just the right amount of oats. These are our favorite cookies as of last Christmas! Great cookie recipe. I dont know why I never thought of peanut butter and oatmeal before. Let me knows how it goes! Oh my gosh, thats genius! That sounds so good. Its a win win! My cookies were flat instead of thick and awesome looking. The Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook is here. Yeah, it wont turn out the same. Thats awesome Jennifer! Great recipe I was looking for something a little more wholesome. You should always bake 1 cookie sheet at a time on the middle rack of your oven. They are just a REALLY good cookie, a classic! Dont skip the cinnamon, it gives the cookies an extra hint of deliciousness. Never fear! I have made these 2x now! These cookies were absolutely delicious! No crisco? I made these cookies this morning. Stir until incorporated but do not over mix. Beat until incorporated. I think mine were about 3 inches across too, but definitely have tons of flavor. And I made regular-sized cookies instead of big ones. :). Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for 1-3 hours (or overnight). Will use this recipe again. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. The cookies are soft, chewy, and LOADED with peanut butter flavor.
I will be baking these whenever I crave cookies, I love the taste but I love knowing that I used only 1/2 cup of flour, I am beyond happy! Im making these with honey crunchy peanut butter.
Thanks for commenting :). Interesting to hear your thoughts on Splenda. Absolutely delicious! So glad you loved them Abbey! Overall,i like the recipe, not a boatload of sugar in them which i really like. Wonderful! The combo of instant and regular oatmeal is perfect! Used all old fashioned and did not refrigerate first batch. Order Now. There is also a honey peanut butter, which is delicious. Made these today, and yum! I would recommend this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe!! They are moist and full of peanut butter flavor. These are the best cookies!! Im saving this recipe!! Do you have to use butter Crisco in the peanut butter oatmeal cookies? Best cookie ever! Used her vegan Earth Balance stuff: worked beautifuly. Thanks for this one! I love that. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. I love getting all up in my cookies business with the pictures ;). Scoop the cookies into round balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches in between cookies. Use a small spoon to stir the baking soda and salt into the flour, then beat in gently. Im thinking about making these ahead and freezing the dough. I only placed 6 cookies on each cookie sheet because they are so big. Really tasty! Printed and added to my baking binder. And used quick oats instead of old-fashioned, and didnt chill themwe couldnt wait. I always like to do a few stirs by hand first to avoid the flour blowing everywhere when you turn on the electric mixer. Seriously the BEST peanut butter cookies Ive ever had! SO HARD!!! Butter? So glad you liked it Mary! Haha!! Used all quick oats, added chocolate chips. I used both quick and old fashioned oats in the dough to give it great texture. You can of course make smaller cookies if you want! Excellent. Tons of peanut butter flavor (actual peanuts optional) paired with some chewy oats for an amazing texture. Can you substitute 1/2 cup of butter instead of the crisco? Always with chocolate chips and a little extra salt though. This ensures the cookies bake much more evenly than if you bake multiple cookie trays at a time on different racks. Great way to have fresh baked cookies quickly when you need them. Yes replace with butter. I doubled the recipe but only added 1/2 c sugar. Thank you Lexi!!
Then added 1/4 cup almond flour because batter was a bit too thin because of the applesauce. Thank you! YUM. My husband, who doesnt typically like peanut butter cookies, absolutely loved them. Dont over bake the cookies. As always, youll start by preheating your oven and lining your cookie sheets. Ive also added chocolate chips to this recipe and I think they take it to the next level. To freeze the cookie dough balls, make the dough and form into balls. Add flour but don't mix it in. I love the texture of the cookies, the flavor, and ease of making them. Embrace the 1/4 cup, yessss!! Thank you so much for reviewing! I doubled the recipe. For an extra treat, toast your oatmeal first! Thanks so much for sharing! It sounds amazing. Place the balls in a freezer bag in a single layer and freeze for up to 2 months. I let my kids help me make these today and they are fantastic! Reeses Pieces!! :) Thanks for reviewing the recipe Janelle, so glad you enjoyed it! I love the idea of adding cinnamon! Learn how to make Perfect Cookies Every Time! There should still be flour streaks. Where did you find that! Stay safe!! I had half a cookie to see how they were, and over the next four days he ate the rest. I made these today. Note that the dough will feel a little sticky at this point, thats totally expected. Ah yay, so happy to hear that! Cant wait to try the next batch with the egg. Super soft and so easy to make. To make bars, what size pan and baking time would you suggest? These cookies were wonderful. Im sorry, thats so frustrating! The dough was very very sticky and they all turned out flat. And because they have oats in themso theyre basically healthy. I measured the dough 1/4 cup and they came out about 3 inches and not as good as i expected. For this recipe, I dont use natural peanut butter. I made these using quick oats for the regular oats, tub butter instead of stick butter and almond butter in place of the peanut butter. Thanks for the lovely comment, good to hear from you! That sounds so delicious! This recipe uses a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar for more flavor. Add 2 eggs and vanilla. Simple everyday ingredients, 10 minutes in the oven & a perfect cookie every time! Jif or Skippy will do fine! They are my favorite cookie recipe! I think Im going to enjoy your reading your blog more often! The oats add texture and combine with the peanut butter flavor to create one highly addictive cookie. Doubling the batch is always a good idea:). If youd like to chill the dough for extra thick cookies, or simply to have cookie dough balls in your freezer, you have a few options. Family loved it. P.S I keep mine in the freezer, and they are nice and chewy. I tend to make a batch and keep it in the fridge or freeze then bake 2 cookies at a time when i want a treat.