Wednesday, February 9, 2011

best cookies {ever}

a few weeks ago i made the most delicious peanut butter oatmeal cookies {thanks tastespotting}
... and ever since my workout today all i can think about is one of these cookies
it looks like i might be doing some baking tonight.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats (regular or quick-cooking)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup peanut butter (crunchy or regular)
Peanut Butter Glaze
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp milk
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth, then beat in the peanut butter. Blend in the flour mixture until the dough comes together and no streaks of flour remain.
Drop dough in 1-inch balls on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 11-13 minutes, until cookies are golden brown around the edges.
Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.