No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth in no time with these irresistible No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies! Combining creamy peanut butter, hearty quick-cooking oats, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe creates perfectly chewy, melt-in-your-mouth treats without ever turning on the oven. With just 10 minutes of prep and only 5 minutes of stovetop cooking, these no-fuss cookies are the ultimate solution for a quick snack or dessert. The addition of a rolling boil ensures the mixture binds beautifully, while the chill time fine-tunes their texture into indulgent perfection. Perfect for peanut butter lovers and ideal for busy schedules, they make a batch of 24 cookies that can be enjoyed straight out of the fridge or at room temperature. Whether you're looking for a kid-friendly treat or a gluten-free dessert option, these no bake cookies are as easy as they are delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Quick-cooking oats
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and whole milk.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
Step 3
Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute, then remove it from heat to avoid overcooking.
Step 4
Immediately stir in the pure vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Step 5
Fold in the quick-cooking oats, stirring until all the oats are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
Step 6
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
Step 7
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet to form cookies.
Step 8
Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes. For faster setting, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Step 9
Once set, the cookies are ready to be enjoyed. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 660.6 grams (660.6g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2875 |
| Total Fat 150.90g | 193% |
| Saturated Fat 47.80g | 239% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium 1400mg | 61% |
| Total Carbohydrate 350.20g | 127% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.10g | 97% |
| Total Sugars 223.60g | |
| Protein 66.80g | 134% |
| Vitamin D 27IU | 134% |
| Calcium 278mg | 21% |
| Iron 9mg | 52% |
| Potassium 1817mg | 39% |
Source of Calories