Description
Soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter and chocolate, these Homemade Valentine’s Day Oatmeal Cookies are a festive treat for gifting, sharing, or enjoying fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
4.5 oz unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg (room temperature)
2.5 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup M&Ms
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms evenly.
7. Let dough rest for 15 minutes at room temperature to hydrate oats.
8. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
9. Bake for 9–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
10. Cool on baking sheets for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Letting the dough rest helps oats absorb moisture for a soft, chewy texture.
Avoid overbaking — remove cookies when centers look slightly underdone.
Softened butter prevents excess spreading and ensures even texture.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and professional presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Valentine’s Day Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg