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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 127 reviews

Delicious and easy Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, milk, peanut butter, and oats. These cookies are quick to prepare with no oven required, making them perfect for a sweet treat in minutes.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter (approximately 113 grams)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cook oats
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the sugar, milk, and salt. Stir the mixture occasionally and bring it to a rolling boil, allowing it to boil for 1 minute to ensure proper thickening.
  2. Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Incorporate Oats: Add the quick-cook oats to the mixture and stir thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
  4. Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a non-stick surface to shape the cookies. Allow them to cool and set at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Use quick-cook oats for the best texture; old-fashioned oats can be used but will result in chewier cookies.
  • Ensure to boil the sugar mixture for a full minute to achieve the right consistency and avoid runny cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.

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