No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 mins (plus 30 mins setting time)
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup whole milk
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½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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1 cup creamy peanut butter (commercial brand, not natural)
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3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
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Line two large baking sheets with wax paper or parchment paper.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, and butter. Place over medium heat.
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Stir frequently until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil.
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Once at a rolling boil, stop stirring and set a timer for exactly 1 minute.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
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Quickly stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
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Fold in the old-fashioned oats until completely coated.
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Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Let set at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until firm.
Notes
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Humidity can affect setting time. If your house is very humid, boil the mixture for an extra 10 seconds.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.