Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
These Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies are the easiest 6-ingredient cookie recipe that takes 5 minutes to prep before cooling. I guarantee they will be a crowd-pleaser, they're always the first to go at any family potluck of mine!
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned or quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add the milk, and granulated sugar to the saucepan. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Let it boil for EXACTLY 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately stir in oats, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract until well combined and starting to thicken, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Allow the mixture to rest 3 minutes.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto parchment paper. Leave a little space between each cookie as they will spread slightly as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
Notes
Storage:
Store any leftover no-bake cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you keep them in the fridge, they will store for up to 5 days and retain their texture better.
These Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies also freeze like a dream. Freeze for up to 2 months, then thaw on the counter overnight.
Tips:
- Always stir constantly when the mixture is boiling. This is to prevent it from burning, but will allow the sugar to dissolve.
- Add the vanilla at the end. If you add it too soon, then it will evaporate in the cookie dough mixture.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop equal-sized cookies onto the baking sheet. They will spread a little bit as they cool, so leave about 1-inch of space in between.
- Make sure the cookies cool for long enough before enjoying. The texture needs to set or else they will fall apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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