Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable Version)
Quick, chewy peanut butter oat cookies ready in minutes, no baking needed.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to set cookies.
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:
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- These cookies come together in a flash when you need a sweet fix immediately.
- The chewy texture combined with rich peanut butter flavor is utterly addictive.
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- Boiling the sugar mixture for the full minute is crucial or the cookies will never set properly.
- Working fast once the oats are added is key because the mixture begins to harden instantly.
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- Use a timer for the boiling minute to ensure you do not overcook the sugar.
- Have your oats measured and ready before you even turn on the stove.