Dandy-Do Cookies – Soft, Chewy, and Totally Irresistible!
These nostalgic cookies are a sweet mashup of peanut butter, oats, and chocolate, making them a favorite at bake sales, family gatherings, or late-night kitchen raids. No fancy ingredients, no chill time—just pure cookie bliss with a name as fun as the treat itself.
Ingredients
(Makes about 24 cookies)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup quick oats
½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional but delicious)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. - Add dry ingredients
Mix in baking soda and oats until fully combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using. - Scoop and shape
Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten with a fork in a criss-cross pattern. - Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set and lightly golden. Centers may look soft—don’t overbake!
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Add-Ins
- Add chopped peanuts or toffee bits for crunch.
- Swap chocolate chips for raisins or white chocolate.
- For gluten-free cookies, use certified gluten-free oats.
FAQs
Q: Can I use old-fashioned oats instead?
Yes, but the texture will be heartier and slightly chewier.
Q: Can I freeze the dough or baked cookies?
Absolutely! Roll dough into balls and freeze for up to 2 months, or freeze baked cookies in airtight containers.
Q: Are these flourless?
Yes! These cookies are naturally flourless and gluten-free (if using certified GF oats).
