Description
Irresistible peanut butter no-bake cookies deliver a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert without heating up the kitchen. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will savor this simple, no-fuss treat that combines creamy richness with sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups quick oats
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Dairy and Fat Components:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Arrange a workspace by laying parchment paper across a baking sheet, creating a smooth surface for cookie placement.
- Position a medium saucepan on medium heat and gently melt the butter until it transforms into a liquid state.
- Introduce sugar and milk into the melted butter, stirring continuously until the sugar completely dissolves and creates a uniform mixture.
- Elevate the heat and allow the liquid to reach a vigorous boil, maintaining the intense bubbling for precisely 60 seconds to develop the syrup’s consistency.
- Shift the saucepan away from the heat source and swiftly incorporate vanilla extract and peanut butter, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Gradually fold the quick oats into the glossy peanut butter blend, ensuring each oat becomes thoroughly coated and integrated.
- Utilize a spoon or cookie scoop to transfer dollops of the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper, creating uniform mounds with gentle shaping if necessary.
- Allow the cookies to rest and solidify at ambient temperature for approximately half an hour, permitting them to set into a firm, delectable treat.
- Once completely cooled and stabilized, transfer the cookies to an airtight container, where they can be preserved at room temperature for up to seven days.
Notes
- Choose quick-cooking oats for the best texture and faster setting time.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure precise boiling for consistent cookie results.
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives.
- Chill cookies in the refrigerator for faster setting and a firmer consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg