Description
Delicious and easy Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies that come together in just 15 minutes. These cookies combine creamy peanut butter, oats, and a sweet vanilla-infused syrup for a chewy, satisfying treat perfect for any occasion without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to place the cookies after cooking.
- Combine Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/2 cup cold milk. Stir continuously until the butter is melted and mixture comes to a rolling boil.
- Boil and Time: Allow the mixture to boil for exactly 1 minute while stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Mix with Oats: Quickly add 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats to the peanut butter mixture and stir until all oats are evenly coated.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into cookies.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they are firm and set, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking oats for the best texture. Old-fashioned oats may make the cookies too dry or crumbly.
- Do not boil the sugar mixture for longer than 1 minute as it can lead to hard cookies.
- If peanut butter is too stiff, slightly melt it to make mixing easier.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For a peanut-free version, substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter.
