Description
These classic Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. Made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, oats, and sugar, these cookies come together in minutes with a deliciously chewy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (113 grams)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 grams)
- ½ cup milk (120 ml)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (260 grams)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
- 3 cups quick-cook oats (270 grams)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugar and Milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the sugar, milk, and salt. Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
- Boil the Mixture: Allow the mixture to boil gently for 1 minute without stirring. This step is crucial to achieve the right consistency for the cookies to set properly.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Quickly stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Mix in Oats: Add the quick-cook oats to the peanut butter mixture. Stir thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated.
- Form the Cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto waxed paper or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape them lightly into cookie shapes as desired.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until they are firm and set. Once hardened, they are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use quick-cook oats for a softer texture, but rolled oats can be used for a chewier cookie.
- Be careful not to over-boil the sugar mixture, as it can cause the cookies to be too hard or grainy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a chocolate version, add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the sugar mixture when boiling.
- If the mixture thickens too much before you finish dropping the cookies, gently reheat it to soften it again.
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