Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies – Easy, Quick & Totally Irresistible
These chewy, sweet, and salty Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies are a classic treat made with pantry staples! Perfect when you need a quick dessert—no oven required. Just mix, scoop, chill, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Prepare your setup: Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
- Boil mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and salt. Stir frequently until the mixture comes to a rolling boil, then boil for 1 full minute (set a timer!).
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth and fully combined.
- Add oats: Mix in the oats quickly until evenly coated.
- Scoop & shape: Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. You can flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon if you like a more cookie-like shape.
- Cool & set: Let cookies sit at room temperature until fully set, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 2 months.