Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable)
Chewy peanut butter oat treats 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 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 Tips:
01 -
- You get a homemade treat without heating up the kitchen.
- It comes together in under thirty minutes with ingredients you likely have.
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- If you do not boil the mixture long enough, the cookies will not set.
- Stir constantly after removing from heat to prevent separation.
03 -
- Use a timer for the boiling minute to ensure accuracy.
- Grease the spoon to prevent sticking when scooping.