Creating Oreo Peanut Butter Cookies is easy if you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
3. Add Baking Soda: Stir in the baking soda until fully incorporated.
4. Fold in Oreos: Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies into the peanut butter mixture. If you’re using chocolate chips, add them now.
5. Form the Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Flatten Cookies: Gently press each cookie ball to flatten slightly with the back of a fork or hand.
7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
9. Add Toppings: If desired, sprinkle additional crushed Oreos on top of the cookies while they are still warm.

By following these steps, you’ll create incredible cookies that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!