No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
These no bake peanut butter cookies combine creamy peanut butter and oats for a quick, sweet, and nutty dessert that's easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 3-quart saucepan for melting ingredients and cooking
- 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment paper
- 1 cookie scoop for portioning dough
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups old fashioned or quick rolled oats
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in sugar and milk, whisking until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 1 ½ minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the temperature reaches 230°F.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in peanut butter, salt, vanilla extract, and oats until well combined.
- Drop 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared sheets using a cookie scoop.
- Allow the cookies to set at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for quicker hardening.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze for up to three months; thaw before serving.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.