Description

Quick and easy no-bake peanut butter cookies are a delicious treat. These cookies require no oven time and are perfect for a sweet snack.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add rolled oats and mix well until all oats are coated.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper-lined baking sheets.
Let the cookies cool completely and set, about 30 minutes.

Notes

For a firmer cookie, boil the sugar mixture for 1.5 minutes.
Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg

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