Description
These classic Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines rich peanut butter, creamy butter, and sweet sugar to create chewy, delicious cookies without the need for an oven. Perfect for a fast dessert or snack, these no-bake cookies are ready in just minutes and are great for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (113 grams)
- ½ cup milk (120 ml)
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky, 250 grams)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar (400 grams)
- 3 cups quick-cook oats (240 grams)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Saucepan: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, and milk. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to boil.
- Boil the Mixture: Allow the mixture to boil gently for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring continuously. This step is crucial for the right consistency of the cookies.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Oats and Salt: Add the quick-cook oats and salt to the peanut butter mixture. Stir until all the oats are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Form the Cookies: Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper, shaping them into cookie forms. Allow space between each cookie as they will set and harden.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies sit at room temperature until they cool down and solidify, about 30 minutes. Once firm, they are ready to serve.
Notes
- Use quick-cook oats for the best texture; regular rolled oats may change the consistency.
- Work quickly when dropping the mixture onto paper because it hardens as it cools.
- For a chewier cookie, reduce boiling time slightly; for firmer cookies, boil a bit longer but do not exceed 2 minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Peanut butter type (creamy or chunky) can be chosen based on preference.
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, no bake cookies, quick dessert, easy cookies, peanut butter treat