Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Print version)
Quick, chewy treats with peanut butter and oats—no oven needed.
# What goes in:
→ 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
# Cooking steps:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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.
05 - Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto prepared sheets. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
06 - Let cookies set at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or until firm.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- You get that rich cookie texture in less than thirty minutes.
- It uses pantry staples you likely already have sitting around.
02 -
- Timing the boil is crucial or the cookies will either be too dry or never set.
- Work quickly when adding the oats because the mixture begins to harden as it cools.
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- Have your oats measured and ready before you start cooking the sugar.
- Use a timer for the boiling step to avoid any guessing.