Description
These Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines creamy peanut butter, oats, and a sweet buttery syrup without the need for an oven. Perfect for when you want a delicious homemade cookie without the fuss of baking, they set quickly and satisfy peanut butter cravings with a chewy, satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, ensuring they are mixed well before heating.
- Bring to boil: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Boil for 1 minute: Maintain the boil for a full minute without stirring to properly thicken the mixture, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add peanut butter and salt: Stir in the peanut butter and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Mix in oats: Add the quick oats and stir thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Drop cookies: Spoon the mixture by tablespoons onto parchment or wax paper to form cookie shapes.
- Let set: Allow the cookies to cool and harden at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use quick oats for best texture; old-fashioned oats can also be used but will make the cookies chewier.
- Make sure to boil the mixture for the full minute to ensure the cookies set properly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container; they can be kept at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with a sunflower seed butter.
