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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

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These quick and easy no-bake cookies are dense, peanut-buttery, and set up in minutes, making them perfect for last-minute treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) Use natural for slightly denser cookies or crunchy for added texture.
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold milk Dairy or non-dairy milk works; avoid very watery plant milks.
  • 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats For chewier cookies, use old-fashioned oats.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and have a spoon or small scooper ready.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the butter, sugar, and cold milk over medium heat.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning.
  4. Once at a full rolling boil, allow to boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  5. Remove the pot from heat immediately.
  6. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Add the quick-cooking oats and stir until the oats are fully coated and distributed.
  8. Use a spoon to scoop the mixture and drop neat mounds onto the prepared parchment.
  9. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each cookie before they cool.
  10. Let the cookies cool at room temperature until firm, about 20–30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer life, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months. Ensure cookies cool completely before stacking to prevent moisture buildup.
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