Created by dienia b on October 13, 2023
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350° F.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the sugars, butter, and peanut butter until well blended.
Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, (ginger if you are using) and stir into the creamed mixture.
Step 5: Stir in the oats just until combined.
Step 6: Roll the dough into balls, place on a ungreased cookie sheet (or use parchment paper), and crosshatch with a sugar dipped fork.
Step 7: Leave space between each ball for spreading.
Step 8: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown and the tops are set.
Step 9: Cool on the cookie sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Step 10: You can refrigerate the dough for up to three days. Just let it come to room temperature before rolling.
Step 11: Or freeze the flattened balls on the parchment paper for an hour or two, then transfer to a freezer bag.
Step 12: Bake from frozen, approximately 11 to 14 minutes.