Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Print View)
Rich, chewy peanut butter oat treats 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 Steps:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to set cookies later.
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 thoroughly.
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 Hints:
01 -
- You get the texture of a cookie without turning on the oven during hot summer days.
- They come together in under ten minutes, making them perfect for sudden cravings.
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- Timing the boil is essential because undercooking leaves them gooey and overcooking makes them dry.
- Work quickly once the oats are added or the mixture will become too stiff to scoop.
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- Use a timer for the boiling minute to ensure perfect setting every time.
- Let the mixture cool for just thirty seconds before stirring in the peanut butter to keep it from separating.