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Freshly made peanut butter no-bake cookies arranged on a rustic table with natural lighting.

Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate treat with Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies! 🍪 Quick, easy, and irresistibly crunchy—perfect for any sweet tooth!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 stick butter Adds richness and flavor.
  • 2 cups sugar Provides sweetness.
  • ½ cup milk Helps create a creamy texture.
  • 1 cup peanut butter The star of the show!
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla Enhances flavor.
  • 3 cups quick-cook oats Gives texture and chewiness.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl For mixing the oats and salt.
  • 1 small saucepan For heating the butter, sugar, and milk.
  • 1 medium cookie scoop For dropping the cookie mixture onto wax paper.
  • 1 baking sheet To hold the wax paper and cookies.
  • 1 wax paper To prevent cookies from sticking.

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, stir together the quick-cook oats and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the stick of butter, sugar, and milk until well combined.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, then remove it from the heat.
  4. Whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla until everything is well combined and smooth.
  5. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until everything is nicely combined.
  6. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a medium cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the wax paper.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the countertop for about 30 minutes. Once cool and dry, store them in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.

Notes

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Calories 150
Fat 7g
Protein 3g
Carbs 20g