Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable Version)
Quick, chewy peanut butter and oat treats, 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
# How To Make It:
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.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- They come together in about ten minutes, perfect for sudden cravings.
- The texture is a perfect balance of chewy oats and creamy peanut butter.
02 -
- Do not boil the sugar mixture for less than a minute or the cookies will not set properly.
- Work quickly once you remove the pan from the heat as the mixture begins to harden fast.
03 -
- Use a timer for the boiling minute to ensure accuracy every time.
- Grease your spoon slightly to prevent the mixture from sticking while scooping.