Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable)
Rich, chewy peanut butter oats, ready in minutes without baking.
# What You 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:
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 Tips:
01 -
- They satisfy a desperate sweet tooth in under thirty minutes flat.
- The chewy texture makes them feel decadent despite how simple they are to make.
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- Getting the boil time right is the difference between cookies and a crumbly mess.
- Stirring constantly during the boil prevents the sugar from burning on the bottom.
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- Use a timer for the boiling step to ensure accuracy every time.
- Let the mixture cool for just a minute before adding the oats to prevent them from turning mushy.