Chewy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Pastel Chocolate Candy Cookies

Introducing Chewy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Pastel Chocolate Candy Cookies!

 

According to Brian, these fall into the OMGG category (Oh, My Good God). This says A LOT.

 

They are chewy, soft, and heavenly – made with oatmeal and the rich, creamy taste of peanut butter, punctuated by the sweet indulgence of pastel chocolate candies (basically, all-natural M&Ms).

 

As you bite into the soft cookies, the warm, comforting embrace of oats and peanut butter envelops your palate. A playful pop of chocolate candy creates an irresistible burst of sweetness, perfectly balancing the nutty and savory undertones.

 

Crafted with love and quality ingredients, these cookies are not only a decadent delight but also a delightful reminder of the simple joys of life. 

 

Not as great as the marriage of JUST peanut butter and chocolate (think Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups), the chewy oatmeal, creamy peanut butter, and luscious pastel chocolate candies, all packed into one delectable cookie come pretty close to heaven on earth.

 

Chewy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Pastel Chocolate Candy Cookies

 

1 cup smooth peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
2 large eggs
1 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
½ cup cane sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of kosher salt
1 cup quick oats
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 cup pastel chocolate candy pieces (basically, organic M&Ms)

 

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

 

Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

 

Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together the butter, smooth peanut butter, eggs, sugars, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

 

Add the baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

 

Add both the oatmeal and flour, ½ cup at a time, and mix well.

 

Fold in the peanuts and candy.

 

Form into 1” sized mounds and flatten into discs, placing on the lined baking sheets.

 

Bake for 12-14 minutes, until just beginning to brown.

 

Cool for at least 20 minutes (or they will fall apart) before devouring!