Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable)
Quick, chewy peanut butter oats cookies, 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
# Steps:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine butter, sugar, milk, and salt in a medium saucepan. 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 -
- It satisfies a sweet tooth in under thirty minutes flat.
- The texture is a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy.
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- Boiling the sugar mixture for the full minute is crucial or the cookies will not set.
- Work quickly once the oats are added because the mixture stiffens fast.
03 -
- Use a timer for the boiling step to ensure accuracy.
- Let the mixture cool for thirty seconds before adding the peanut butter to prevent separation.