Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (Printable Version)
Rich, chewy peanut butter and oat treats ready in minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 3 cups quick-cooking oats
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# How to Make:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil for exactly 1 minute.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat immediately. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth.
04 - Add the quick-cooking oats to the saucepan and mix thoroughly to ensure all dry ingredients are coated with the wet mixture.
05 - Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly using the back of a spoon.
06 - Allow cookies to set at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It satisfies the most intense sugar cravings in under half an hour.
- You get that perfect chewy texture without risking burnt edges in the oven.
02 -
- Do not boil the sugar mixture for longer than one minute or the cookies will turn into dry rocks.
- If the mixture feels too runny, you might not have let it reach a full rolling boil.
03 -
- Work fast once the oats are added because the mixture begins to set immediately.
- Use a timer for the boiling minute to ensure perfect consistency every time.