Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

A batch of these classic peanut butter no-bake cookies takes just a few minutes to make and come out decadent and rich.

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We love these old-fashioned peanut butter no-bake cookies. Rich, creamy peanut butter is mixed with a handful of simple ingredients before being combined with crunchy oatmeal for a quick and delicious cookie.

For more no-bake recipe ideas, try our no-bake peanut butter bars and peanut butter balls.

Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Ingredients

You’ll need:

• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• ¼ teaspoon salt

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

PEANUT BUTTER: I don’t recommend using creamy natural peanut butter for no bake cookies. It can be a slightly different consistency and can make your cookies too runny.

BUTTER: I would suggest using unsalted butter or, if you use salted butter, omit the dash of salt from the recipe.

OATS: I also suggest using quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats because they provide a better consistency for the cookies. If you only have old-fashioned oats, you can pulse them quickly in a food processor to make them a little smaller before getting started — your cookies will turn out much better!

NUT BUTTER: You could also substitute peanut butter in this recipe for another type of nut butter such as almond butter or cashew butter if you would prefer. Some people add a scoop of Nutella as well for a chocolate peanut butter version.

ADD-INS: You could add mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, or candy such as Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s. Or press a Hershey kiss on the top.

TOPPING: Drizzle these cookies with a little bit of chocolate or white chocolate, if you like.

How To Make This Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Recipe

STEP ONE: In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, whisk together butter, sugar, and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil for about a minute and then remove from the heat.

STEP TWO: Whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.

STEP THREE: In a large bowl, stir together the quick-cooking oats and salt.

STEP FOUR: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until combined.

STEP FIVE: Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Drop mixture onto the wax paper using a medium cookie scoop.

STEP SIX: Let the cookies cool on the counter and then store in the refrigerator once cookies are cool and dry.

How To Serve

Enjoy these tasty cookies with a glass of cold milk or whipped hot chocolate for the perfect treat. These would be a welcome treat for an after-school snack as well. They would also be a great choice for giving as a gift during the holidays.

MORE PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES

Breakfast Breads

Peanut Butter Bread

Dessert Bars

Peanut Butter Brownies

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store your peanut butter cookies in the fridge so they don’t get too gooey.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze no-bake peanut butter cookies. Just make sure they’re stored in an airtight container so they don’t get freezer burn.

If you’re prepping for the holidays, you can make this no-bake cookie recipe ahead of time and just store them in the freezer until the day you want to serve them.

These peanut butter no-bake cookies are such a classic — and so easy to make. You’ll love the moist, chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor. A batch of cookies takes just a few minutes to make and the hardest part is waiting for them to set so you can eat!

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• Peanut Butter Pie
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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

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A batch of these classic peanut butter no-bake cookies takes just a few minutes to make and come out decadent and rich.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings 30

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Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups quick-cook oats
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, stir together oats and salt. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, whisk together butter, sugar, and milk.
• Bring the mixture to a boil for about a minute and then remove from heat.
• Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
• Pour the peanut butter mixture over oats and stir until combined.
• Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Drop tge cookies onto the wax paper using a medium cookie scoop.
• Let the cookies cool on the countertop. Store in the refrigerator once cookies are cool and dry.

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Notes

• It’s important to start the 60 seconds once you’ve reached a rolling boil, not when you see the first few bubbles. If you start counting too soon, your cookies may not set properly.
• If your cookies are too hard, you might have boiled your sugar mixture too long or at too high of a heat.
• If your cookies are too gooey, you might not have boiled your sugar mixture long enough.
• It’s VERY important you let them cool on the counter before putting them in the fridge or they will become gooey. 

Nutrition

Sodium: 72.41mg | Calcium: 26.96mg | Vitamin A: 107.62IU | Sugar: 14.45g | Fiber: 0.91g | Potassium: 75.42mg | Cholesterol: 0.41mg | Calories: 121.52kcal | Saturated Fat: 1.04g | Fat: 4.81g | Protein: 2.84g | Carbohydrates: 17.96g | Iron: 1.56mg

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