Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are quick, simple, and packed with creamy peanut butter flavor. Made with pantry staples, this easy no-bake dessert is perfect for busy days, after-school snacks, or casual gatherings. No oven needed—just mix, scoop, and set!
Ingredients
3 cups quick-cook oats
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
2 cups sugar
½ cup milk
1 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Making these cookies is simple and fun. Here’s how:
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Prepare your dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and salt. Stir together and set aside.
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Make the sweet base: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar and milk, then whisk continuously until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
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Boil precisely: Let the mixture boil for exactly 60 seconds, then remove it from the heat. This step is crucial to get the perfect cookie texture.
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Add flavor: Quickly whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
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Combine and mix: Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until evenly coated.
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Form the cookies: Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, drop cookie mounds onto the paper.
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Cool and set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature until firm. Once they’ve set, transfer them to the refrigerator for storage.
Notes
Start the 60-second timer only after the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.Boiling too long can lead to hard cookies, while under-boiling may cause them to be too soft.
Always let cookies cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating to avoid gooey texture.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes Set Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 121.52 kcal
- Sugar: 14.45 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.96 g
- Protein: 2.84 g