Description
These peanut butter no-bake cookies are a quick and easy treat with rich, creamy peanut butter and a chewy oatmeal texture. Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without turning on the oven!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
2️⃣ Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3️⃣ Make the Syrup Base: Add the sugar and milk to the saucepan. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Let it boil for exactly 1 minute.
4️⃣ Incorporate Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until smooth and fully combined.
5️⃣ Add the Oats: Gradually mix in the quick oats, ensuring they’re evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
6️⃣ Scoop the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape them into mounds if needed.
7️⃣ Set the Cookies: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until firm.
8️⃣ Serve and Enjoy: Once set, the cookies are ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- For a chocolate-peanut butter twist, add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the saucepan with the sugar and milk.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a chewier texture, but cook the syrup an extra 30 seconds to ensure proper binding.
- Avoid over-boiling the syrup, as it can lead to crumbly cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies