Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Chewy peanut butter and oat cookies made quickly without baking.
# 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 It:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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 Advice:
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- This recipe is a lifesaver when you want a homemade treat without turning on the oven.
- The texture is a perfect balance of chewy oats and creamy peanut butter that melts in your mouth.
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- Timing the boil is critical because one minute less makes them gooey and one minute more makes them dry.
- Work fast once you add the oats because the mixture begins to set up immediately.
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- Use a timer for the boiling minute to ensure you get the chemistry right every time.
- If your dough gets too hard to scoop, pop the pan back on low heat for ten seconds.