Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable)

Quick, chewy peanut butter oats bites—no baking needed.

# What You'll 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:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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 -
  • You get a homemade treat without turning on the oven
  • The texture is a perfect mix of creamy and crunchy
02 -
  • Do not shortcut the boiling time or they will not set properly
  • Work quickly once you add the oats because the mixture stiffens fast
03 -
  • Use a timer for the one minute boil to ensure accuracy
  • Let the mixture cool slightly before stirring in the peanut butter

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