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Classic Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

These classic peanut butter no-bake cookies are a quick, easy, and delicious treat. No oven required! Perfect for a fast dessert or a sweet snack. This recipe combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the satisfying sweetness of chocolate and oats for a delightful texture and flavor.

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings
About 24 cookies
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 3 cups Quick-Cooking Oats
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Combine Sugar, Milk, Butter, and Cocoa

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, milk, butter, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir well to ensure the cocoa powder is fully incorporated and there are no lumps.

Boil the Mixture

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Once it reaches a rolling boil, continue to boil for exactly 1 minute, still stirring continuously.

Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla

Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. Make sure the peanut butter is fully melted and incorporated into the mixture.

Incorporate the Oats

Add the quick-cooking oats to the mixture and stir quickly to ensure all the oats are evenly coated with the peanut butter and chocolate mixture. The mixture should be thick and well combined.

Drop and Cool

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper-lined baking sheets. The size of each spoonful will determine the size of your cookies. Let the cookies cool completely at room temperature until they are firm and set. This usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour.

Store

Once the cookies are completely cooled and firm, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for several days.

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FAQ

  • Can I use old-fashioned oats instead of quick-cooking oats?

    While you can use old-fashioned oats, the texture of the cookies will be different. Quick-cooking oats are recommended for the best results.
  • Can I use a different type of nut butter?

    Yes, you can substitute with almond butter or sunflower seed butter, but the flavor will be different from the classic peanut butter cookies.
  • Why are my cookies not setting?

    Ensure the mixture is boiled for the full 1 minute and that you use the correct measurements of ingredients. Also, the humidity in your environment can affect the setting time.