Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
These soft and chewy Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies are loaded with Oreo chunks and chocolate chips. Easy to make and even easier to love! Get the recipe.
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The Inspiration Behind These Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
I still remember watching The Parent Trap as a kid and seeing them dip Oreos in peanut butter. That weird combo stuck with me. These cookies bring that snack to life with a soft, chewy peanut butter dough, crushed Oreo pieces, and chocolate chips in every bite. They’re the kind of cookie that disappears fast, so grab a glass of cold milk.
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
- Peanut butter and Oreo is a match made in snack heaven, salty, sweet, and crunchy all at once.
- They stay soft and chewy for days thanks to the right ratio of butter to sugar.
- The dough comes together in one bowl (plus a quick mix for dry ingredients), so cleanup is easy.
Key Ingredients for the Best Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
- Creamy peanut butter, Use a stabilizer-based peanut butter like Skippy or Jif for the best texture. Natural peanut butter can separate and cause greasy cookies.
- Oreos, Chop them into coarse chunks, not a fine crumb. Reserve a few larger pieces to press on top after baking for a visual pop.
- Chocolate chips, Semisweet chips balance the sweetness well. Milk chocolate makes the cookies sweeter, while dark chocolate adds a deeper flavor.
Kitchen Tools for Making Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
- Stand mixer or hand mixer for creaming the butter and peanut butter
- Baking sheets (light-colored ones promote even browning)
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup
- Cooling rack to let cookies set properly
- Cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) for uniform cookie sizes
Key Baking Tips for Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
Cream the butter and peanut butter together thoroughly so the fat evenly coats the sugars, that’s what gives a tender crumb. When adding the dry ingredients, mix on low just until no streaks of flour remain. Overmixing develops gluten and makes cookies tough. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar for a sparkly, crackly top. Place cookies at least 2 inches apart to allow for spread. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes; the cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you pull them out.
Expert Tips for Perfect Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Packing the flour leads to dry, puffy cookies. Use butter that’s soft but not greasy, if it’s too warm, the cookies will spread thin. Bake just until the edges are golden and the centers look soft; they’ll set up as they cool. Right out of the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and press a few extra Oreo pieces on top for looks and crunch.
Peanut Butter Oreo Cookie Variations to Try
Swap the creamy peanut butter for crunchy peanut butter to add more texture. Use white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips instead of semisweet for a different sweetness. For a gluten-free version, replace the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend, and double-check that your Oreos are gluten-free (some varieties are). You can also add up to 1/2 cup of chopped toasted peanuts for extra crunch.
What to Serve with Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
These cookies are great on their own, but a tall glass of cold milk is the classic companion. For extra indulgence, sandwich two cookies with vanilla ice cream for a quick ice cream sandwich, or crumble them over chocolate pudding for a crunchy dessert topping. They also pair nicely with a hot cup of coffee or a mug of hot chocolate.
How to Store Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
Baked cookies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months, cool completely first, then layer between parchment. You can also freeze the raw dough balls for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the bake time. Thaw frozen baked cookies at room temperature before serving.
How to Freeze Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies and Dough
To freeze baked cookies, cool them completely, then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container, squeezing out excess air. They’ll keep for up to 3 months. To enjoy, let them come to room temperature on the counter, or warm briefly in the microwave. For dough, portion into balls and freeze on a sheet, then bag. Bake from frozen at 350°F, adding 2 to 3 minutes to the bake time.
How to Reheat Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
To bring back that just-baked warmth, microwave a single cookie for about 10 seconds. For a crispier edge, place the cookies on a baking sheet in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes. Let them cool for a minute before eating, the centers will be soft and the edges slightly crunchy.
Peanut Butter Oreo Cookie FAQs
Can I use natural peanut butter?
You can, but the cookies may spread more and turn out greasy because natural peanut butter has a higher oil content. If you use it, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help control spread.
Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes, crunchy peanut butter works well and adds extra texture from the peanut pieces. Use the same amount as the creamy version.
Can I skip the chocolate chips?
Sure. The cookies will still taste great with just Oreos, but the chocolate chips add a second layer of sweetness. If you skip them, you might want to add a few more Oreo chunks to make up the volume.
Why did my cookies spread too much?
Overly warm butter is the most common cause. Make sure your butter is softened but not greasy. Also, check that your baking soda and baking powder are fresh, expired leavening can cause spreading. Chilling the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking can help.
How do I make these gluten-free?
Use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Also check that your Oreos are labeled gluten-free, since regular Oreos contain wheat. The texture may be slightly more tender, but they’ll still be delicious.
Recipe
Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chunks of Oreo cookies and chocolate chips. With rich peanut butter flavor and crunchy cookie bits in every bite, they’re easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup oreo cookies, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on cookies
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter together until combined. Add the sugars and beat until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Don't over mix.
- 5
Stir in the chopped Oreos and chocolate chips.
- 6
Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and form a cookie dough ball. Roll in granulated sugar. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.
- 7
Bake the cookies for 8 to 11 minutes or until they are golden at the edges and just set. Don't over bake, the cookies will set up as they cool. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. While the cookies are still warm, you can gently press extra Oreo pieces on top of the cookies.
- 8
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
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