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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
A quick, family-friendly treat that’s ready in about 10 minutes with no oven required. These classic no-bake peanut butter and oat cookies are simple to make and perfect for busy days, after-school snacks, or casual gatherings.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 22 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/2 c. cold milk
- 2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. peanut butter
- 1 T. vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
Instructions
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Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper; set aside.
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the cold milk and granulated sugar, stirring until combined and the mixture comes to a boil.
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Once it reaches a boil, continue boiling for exactly 1 minute. Use a timer — hitting this time is important for the right texture. Remove the pan from the heat.
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Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the peanut butter melts completely and the mixture is smooth.
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Using a wooden spoon, fold in the quick-cooking oats until they are evenly coated. Drop the cookie mixture by rounded 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoonfuls onto the prepared parchment-lined sheets.
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Let the cookies cool at room temperature until set. They will firm up as they cool; to speed this process, place the sheets in the refrigerator until the cookies are fully set.