Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavor of no bake cookies made with peanut butter and oats. This quick and easy treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened or cut into slices
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out; you'll need to work quickly after starting!
- Combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt in a large saucepan.
- Heat over low until the butter melts, stirring frequently.
- Increase heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and set a timer to avoid overcooking.
- Take off the heat and mix in peanut butter, followed by the oats.
- Scoop onto the prepared sheet pan using a #40 size cookie scoop.
- Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
Chill the cookies in the refrigerator to set them faster.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
These cookies can be customized by adding nuts or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg