These quick and easy no-bake cookies are chewy, sweet, and packed with peanut butter flavor. Perfect for a quick treat, dessert, or snack, they come together in minutes with no oven required!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into cubes
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
Instructions:
- Cook the Base Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and butter. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine with Oats:
- Add the old-fashioned oats to the saucepan and mix until the oats are fully coated.
- Scoop and Cool:
- Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or silicone mat.
- Allow the cookies to cool and set for about 45 minutes at room temperature.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooled, the cookies are ready to enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition (Per Cookie, Makes 24):
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Sugar: 15g
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