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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Chef Jenn
These no-bake cookies are my go-to when time is tight but dessert is non-negotiable. With pantry staples and just one saucepan, you get chewy, fudgy cookies in 30 minutes flat. The combo of peanut butter and cocoa hits the sweet spot every time, no oven (or stress) needed.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Setting Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cookie
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 stick
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • Combine the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan. Set it over medium heat and stir occasionally as the butter melts.
  • Bring the mixture to a full boil. Once it starts bubbling across the surface, let it boil undisturbed for 1 full minute—this is key to getting the right texture.
  • Remove the pan from heat immediately after the minute is up.
  • Stir in the oats, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until everything is fully blended and smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the parchment-lined sheet, using about a teaspoon per cookie (or go bigger, I won't tell!).
  • Let the cookies sit at room temperature until they're firm—this takes about 30 minutes, depending on humidity.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Don’t overboil. Set a timer when it starts boiling. Boiling too long makes the cookies dry and crumbly; too short and they won’t set.
  • Work fast once you mix in the oats and peanut butter. The mixture begins to set quickly as it cools.
  • Stir in mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, or chopped peanuts for a little extra flair.
  • Don’t skip the salt. That pinch of salt balances all the sweet and brings out the peanut butter flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 62IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Easy peanut butter treats, No-bake cookie recipe, Peanut butter no-bake cookies
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