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Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe

4.9 from 75 reviews

These Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and vanilla with the wholesome texture of oats. Perfect for when you want a sweet snack without turning on the oven, these cookies come together in minutes and set to a deliciously chewy consistency.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sugar mixture: In a large pot, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and milk. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil without stirring. This ensures the sugars dissolve and creates the perfect base for the cookies.
  2. Add peanut butter and vanilla: Once boiling, remove the pot from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Incorporate the oats: Add the quick cooking oats to the pot and stir until they are evenly coated with the sugar and peanut butter mixture.
  4. Form the cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto parchment paper. Space them apart as they will set and harden.
  5. Cool and set: Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature so they firm up into the classic no bake cookie texture. Enjoy once set.

Notes

  • Use quick cooking oats for optimal texture; old-fashioned oats can be used but will yield a chewier cookie.
  • Measure sugars carefully to maintain the right sweetness and consistency.
  • Do not stir the sugar mixture while boiling to prevent crystallization.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt or cinnamon to the oat mixture if desired.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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