When the craving for something sweet hits but you don’t feel like turning on the oven, these no bake peanut butter cookies come to the rescue! They’re chewy, perfectly nutty, and just sweet enough to satisfy your dessert cravings without being over the top. The best part? They come together with simple pantry staples and only take a few minutes to prep—no fancy equipment or baking skills required. If you love recipes that are quick, easy, and a little nostalgic, these cookies are about to become a favorite in your kitchen.
What I love most about this recipe is how effortless it is—just a handful of pantry staples, a little mixing, and a short chill time, and you’ve got cookies ready to enjoy. Whether you need a quick dessert for a last-minute gathering, an easy after-school snack, or just a satisfying sweet fix without heating up the kitchen, these no bake peanut butter cookies are sure to become a go-to favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- Oats— 3 cups
- Peanut Butter— 1 cup
- White Sugar— 1 cup
- Brown Sugar— 1/2 cup
- Butter— 1 stick
- Milk— 1/2 cup
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract— 1/2 tablespoon
Recipe makes about 16 small cookies
What You’ll Need
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
- Cookie Sheet
- Medium Saucepan
- Cookie Scoop
How To Make No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
- Pour oats into a large mixing bowl then set aside. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside as well.
- Now melt butter in a medium sized saucepan on medium-low heat.
- Stir in white sugar, brown sugar, and milk then allow mixture to come to a boil for 60 seconds.
- Immediately remove from heat then whisk in peanut butter while the mixture is still hot.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats then combine, ensuring oats are fully coated.
- Using 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, form cookies and scoop them onto the cookie sheet.
- You can allow the cookies to set on the counter top or in the fridge.
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