Disclosure: These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are part of a sponsored post on behalf of GOJO, the makers of PURELL ® Multi Surface Disinfectant. Thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Growing up, I used to always laugh at my mom. No matter how many times we asked her what she wanted for any holiday, her answer was always, “to just be happy and with her family.” “That’s not a gift,” I would always snap back. To her it was the only thing that she truly wanted. It took me a long time to realize why, but now that I’m a mom, I realize that being with the ones you love and being happy together with them is really the only thing that any of us need. I also always remember the joy she had when she
was gifted something that was homemade.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a gift being purchased off my actual ongoing wishlist; however, there’s something just warm and fuzzy that happens when you know someone took the time out to hand make you a gift. Knowing that someone labored over something brings so much joy to me.
For me, with close friends, I love making goodies for them.
Sometimes I take goodies to parties or luncheons. My favorite of all is taking a new mom delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies along with a delicious meal. While these cookies are good for everyone, they are especially great for their combination of oatmeal, flax seed, and peanut butter for a new mom who happens to be breastfeeding. But I also love wrapping up these Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies and making it part of a holiday present.
One thing I always make sure to do is to clean my kitchen down before I start making food for other people. I try to honestly keep my kitchen the cleanest place in our house because we are always having friends over and I want them to feel confident that the food they are getting from our house is safe and made in a clean environment.
Keeping it all WORRY-FREE!
I’m currently loving the NEW! PURELL® Multi Surface Disinfectant. Not only does it kill 99.99% of viruses and bacteria in 30 seconds, but it is also formulated for food surfaces and is worry-free around pets and kids. Essentially, PURELL® Multi Surface Disinfectant uses alcohol to work like bleach would, but there’s no harsh chemicals or fumes that will irritate you. And you don’t have to worrying about rinsing afterwards. Easy peasy.
Once I make sure the kitchen is disinfected and clean and I’d be willing myself to eat off the counters, it’s time for cookie making. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are such a fun little homemade treat to gift to anyone. They are so simple to make with minimal ingredients.
Tip: The secret ingredient is always love.
- 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp flax seed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup pb chips
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large bowl, add the oats, brown sugar flax seed, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
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Stir to combine.
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In the same bowl, stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and egg.
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Stir together until very well combined.
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Fold in the chocolate and peanut butter chips.
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Scoop out 1 tbsp balls onto a non-stick or parchment lined baking sheet.
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Cook for 7-8 minutes or until beginning to turn golden brown. Don't overcook.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Once cooled serve immediately or store in an air-tight container.
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