No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Delightful cookies made without baking, combining the comfort of peanut butter with sweetness, perfect for quick snacks or desserts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter smooth texture
- ½ cup unsalted butter provides moisture
- 2 cups granulated sugar adds sweetness
- ½ cup whole milk contributes to moisture
- 3 cups quick oats basic structural role
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
- a pinch salt optional, balances sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter. Blend until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar to the mixture and stir until well combined and sticky.
- Gradually pour in the whole milk while stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth.
- Add quick oats and stir thoroughly until they are evenly distributed in the mixture.
- Mix in the vanilla extract gently until combined.
- If using, add a pinch of salt and mix to combine.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about an hour or refrigerate for quicker setting.
Notes
Ensure your peanut butter is creamy for the best texture. Store cookies in an airtight container.