No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

3g protein · 15 min · 144 kcal

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Skip the oven and make these chewy Peanut Butter No Bakes made with simple pantry ingredients in less than 15 minutes. For chocolate peanut butter lovers, add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the saucepan with the butter, sugar, and milk.

15 min30 servings144 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cover two large baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the granulated sugar and milk. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil for 1 1/2 minutes or until the mixture reaches 230-235 degrees Fahrenheit.

  3. 3

    Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Add the oats and stir until mixed in.

  4. 4

    Drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets using a small cookie scoop. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes or until set.

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