Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

 

 

Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Ingredients:

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup milk

1 cup peanut butter

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups quick-cook oats

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Peanut Butter Mixture

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add the sugar, milk, and salt. Stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring frequently. Let it boil for 1 minute without stirring.

Step 3: Add Peanut Butter and Oats

Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

Fold in the quick-cook oats and mix well to coat evenly.

Step 4: Shape the Cookies

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.

Let the cookies sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, or until fully set.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

Once the cookies have set, they are ready to enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Optional Variations:

Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the sugar mixture.

Crunchy Texture: Use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth.

Nut-Free Alternative: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or almond butter.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Setting Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Kcal: ~180 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies