Description
These classic Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. Made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, oats, sugar, and butter, this recipe comes together swiftly on the stovetop and sets up into chewy, delicious cookies. A beloved treat for families, these cookies offer a nostalgic flavor and texture with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (113 grams)
- 2 cups sugar (400 grams)
- ½ cup milk (120 ml)
- 1 cup peanut butter (250 grams)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
- 3 cups quick-cook oats (240 grams)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (1.5 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare Oats Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the quick-cook oats and salt, stirring well to evenly distribute the salt. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the peanut butter syrup.
- Heat Syrup Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the butter, sugar, and milk. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil and continue boiling for about one minute to ensure the sugar dissolves completely and the syrup thickens slightly.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a creamy syrup.
- Combine with Oats: Pour the hot peanut butter syrup over the oats mixture. Stir thoroughly until all the oats are coated and the mixture is evenly combined.
- Form Cookies: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, drop portions of the mixture onto the wax paper, shaping them into cookie-sized rounds.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they firm up, about 1 hour. Once cooled and dry, store the cookies in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and set until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use quick-cook oats for the best texture; old-fashioned oats will make cookies tougher.
- If you prefer a creamier cookie, smooth peanut butter works best.
- Do not skip the boiling step; it activates the setting process for the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of chocolate chips for variety.
