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Peanut Butter No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Delicious and chewy cookies made with creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and brown sugar, perfect for a quick sweet treat without baking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter Cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine cubed butter, milk, and light brown sugar.
  • Stir gently until the butter completely melts and the mixture is smooth.

Cooking

  • Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a rapid boil, stirring constantly for exactly one minute.
  • Remove from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
  • Add vanilla extract and mix to distribute evenly.
  • Gradually stir in the old-fashioned oats until well-coated with the mixture.

Cooling

  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and shape them into cookies.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature until firm.

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Notes

For variety, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.
Keyword Easy Cookies, No Bake Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Quick Treats