Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable)
Rich, chewy peanut butter and oat cookies ready in minutes with no baking required.
# 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and salt. 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get rich, fudge-like textures without the risk of burning the bottoms.
- It is the perfect emergency sweet treat when the pantry is bare but the craving hits hard.
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- Timing the one-minute boil is critical, or the cookies will turn into a sticky goo that never sets.
- Stirring the oats too slowly can cause the mixture to seize up before you get them onto the tray.
03 -
- Have your ingredients measured and ready before you turn on the stove.
- If the mixture hardens too fast, add a tiny splash of milk to soften it up.