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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

These no-bake peanut butter cookies are quick, chewy treats that require just a few simple ingredients. Made by melting and mixing peanut butter, sugar, oats, and chocolate, then chilling until firm, they boast a glossy surface with a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for a nostalgic, fuss-free sweet fix in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy and slightly salty
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk whole milk for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats lightly toasted for extra flavor
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Tablespoon or small scoop

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine peanut butter, sugar, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Stir constantly until the mixture just begins to bubble and is smooth, about 3-4 minutes, releasing a sweet, nutty aroma.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the oats and chocolate chips, mixing thoroughly until everything is combined and the chocolate starts to melt into the warm mixture.
  5. Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop dollops of the mixture onto the prepared parchment sheet, pressing down lightly to flatten each cookie if desired.
  6. Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until set and firm.
  7. Once cooled, transfer the cookies to an airtight container. They will stay chewy and glossy for up to 3 days at room temperature or longer in the fridge.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based milk and chocolate. Toast oats lightly for a nuttier flavor. Chill cookies for best texture before serving.