Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable)
Rich, chewy treats with creamy peanut butter and oats—quick and easy.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 3 cups quick-cooking oats
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# Directions:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to set cookies later.
02 - Combine butter, sugar, milk, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil for 1 minute.
03 - Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add oats and mix well to combine thoroughly.
05 - Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto prepared sheets. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
06 - Let cookies set at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or until firm.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- It satisfies a sudden sugar craving without heating up the whole house.
- The texture is a perfect mix of chewy oats and creamy peanut butter.
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- Timing the boil is critical because undercooked cookies will not set properly.
- Work fast once the oats are added or the mixture will start to harden in the pan.
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- Use a timer for the boiling minute to avoid guessing.
- Old-fashioned oats can make the cookies too dense, so stick to quick-cooking.