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Peanut butter no bake cookies

Peanut butter no bake cookies

These peanut butter no bake cookies are the perfect combination of convenience and flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes with no oven required, they're made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, oats, sugar, and milk. The result is a chewy, satisfying cookie that's perfect for any occasion.
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Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets or large plates
  • Wax paper or parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoons for dropping

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Line baking sheets with wax paper or parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Once boiling, continue to cook for 90 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until completely smooth and combined.
  • Add the oats and stir vigorously until all oats are well coated with the peanut butter mixture.
  • Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared wax paper using a cookie scoop or spoons. Make sure to work fast as the mixture will begin to set as it cools.
  • Allow the peanut butter no bake cookies to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm.
  • Once set, carefully remove cookies from the wax paper and serve or store.

Notes

The key to successful peanut butter no bake cookies is timing and temperature control. Make sure your mixture reaches a full rolling boil and maintain it for exactly 90 seconds. Undercooking will result in cookies that don't set properly, while overcooking can make them too hard or grainy. Have all your ingredients measured and ready before you start cooking, as you'll need to work quickly once the mixture is ready. Use quick-cooking oats rather than old-fashioned oats for the best texture in your peanut butter no bake cookies.