Classic Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
These simple, no-bake peanut butter cookies are the ultimate treat for busy families. With no oven required, these chewy, comforting delights combine creamy peanut butter and hearty oats for a perfect sweet-and-salty snack. They are a nostalgic, homemade staple that comes together in minutes, providing a quick pick-me-up that everyone in the family will love.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: All Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Line two baking sheets with wax paper.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, milk, and butter.
Stir consistently until the mixture reaches a roaring, foamy boil.
Once boiling, set a timer for exactly one minute while stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
Drop rounded portions of the mixture onto the wax paper using a large spoon or scoop.
Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature until firm.
Notes
Watch the one-minute boil closely; under-boiling results in cookies that do not set, while over-boiling makes them crumbly. A heavy-bottomed pan helps prevent burning. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.