Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, chewy no-bake peanut butter cookies with oats, butter and milk - ready in minutes.
# 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 pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 3 cups quick-cooking oats
07 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the granulated sugar and whole milk, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is fully combined.
03 - Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Once it reaches a full boil, stop stirring and let it cook for exactly 1 minute to ensure proper cookie setting.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
05 - Working quickly before the mixture begins to set, fold in the quick-cooking oats until every oat is thoroughly coated and well combined.
06 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
07 - Allow the cookies to cool undisturbed at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes until they are firm and fully set.
08 - Once hardened, transfer the cookies to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to one week.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- They come together in under 30 minutes from pantry staples you probably already have.
- No oven required so your kitchen stays cool and cleanup is almost nothing.
- The peanut butter flavor is bold and the texture stays soft and chewy for days.
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- That full minute of boiling is not optional because it is what makes the cookies set instead of staying a sticky puddle.
- Stirring during the boil can cause sugar crystals to form and leave you with a grainy texture so hands off once it starts bubbling.
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- Measure all your ingredients before you start because the stovetop portion moves fast and you will not have time to measure once things get going.
- Wet your spoon or scoop slightly between scoops to prevent sticking and get more uniform cookies.