Description
These classic Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies are chewy, rich, and packed with the irresistible flavor of peanut butter and oats. They come together in minutes — no oven required — making them the perfect quick treat or lunchbox snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and milk. Stir frequently until butter melts and the mixture comes to a full boil.
- Once boiling, cook for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat immediately.
- Stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter until smooth and fully melted.
- Add oats and mix until evenly coated and combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30–40 minutes or refrigerate to speed up the process.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, reduce oats slightly; for firmer cookies, add a few more tablespoons of oats.
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Do not overcook the sugar mixture — boiling longer than 1 minute can make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American