These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies really hit home when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth and aren’t overly rich to the point that you regret what you’ve done. These cookies require no baking, which means they can be made quickly and with minimal effort. You simply mix the ingredients together, portion them out onto a baking sheet, and let them set in the refrigerator. And the best part is that you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry right now.
Since they don’t require an oven, No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies are perfect for situations where baking isn’t possible or convenient, such as during hot weather or when you’re short on time.
A few things to remember…
- Prep your ingredients ahead of time. Once the mixture begins to boil, things move pretty fast. You don’t want to risk overcooking your mixture and ending up with a dry cookie that crumbles. Take a few minutes before you begin to pre-measure everything so you can work quickly and create a perfect cookie.
- If you have a candy thermometer, use it! 230F is the perfect temperature to start your timer. Remember to boil the mixture for one minute. No more, no less.
- Remove from heat before adding the peanut butter, vanilla, and oats. You want to aim for a fudge-like texture and the mixture will continue to cook if you don’t remove the pan from heat.
- Store in an airtight container. If layering, place a piece of parchment paper between layers. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Cocoa Cookies
A no-bake cookie packed with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 TBS vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large pot, whisk milk, butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once mixture comes to a boil, set a timer for one minute.
- Remove from heat and add peanut butter, vanilla, then the oats. Mix well.
- Place dough by the spoonful on parchment paper or aluminum foil and allow to set for 25-30 minutes. Enjoy!
