Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
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No-bake peanut butter cookies are the perfect treat for busy days when you don’t have time to wait around in the kitchen.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of delicious no-bake peanut butter cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Plus, they taste amazing and win over anyone who tries them!
They’re incredibly delicious! Find the recipe card at the end of the post.
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Why I love easy no bake peanut butter cookies
- Peanut butter no-bake cookies satisfy my sweet tooth in less than 10 minutes.
- They are delicious, easy to make, and require minimal ingredients.
- Plus, the peanut butter hits the spot sometimes.
Why not natural peanut butter in cookies?
- Natural peanut butter doesn’t stay mixed by design
- That design keeps no-bake peanut butter recipes from hardening
What makes this peanut butter no bake cookies recipe recipe harden?
- Mixing butter, cocoa powder, sugar, and peanut butter holds no-bake cookies together.
- When these ingredients come into contact, they form a thick paste that will harden as it cools down.
Why do my no-bake cookies turn out gooey?
- If you overcook your no-bake cookies in the saucepan, they will not have enough time to solidify when cooling down.
- So they won’t set properly, and they will remain gooey.
Why are my no-bake cookies not shiny?
- If your no-bake cookies are not shiny, you may have used too much butter in the recipe.
- It can also happen if you don’t cook the mixture long enough.
How to serve Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies?
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream or as an afternoon snack with a cup of warm milk.
- Pack in school lunch boxes and picnic baskets!
Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Cooking Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan when heating your ingredients to prevent burning.
- Keep stirring while cooking on the stovetop to ensure all ingredients combine evenly.
- Let your cookies cool completely before serving.
- For faster cooling, place them in the refrigerator for an hour.
What type of oats should I use to make Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies?
- You can use either quick-cooking or rolled oats in your no-bake cookies
- Quick-cooking oats will give your cookies a smoother texture and help them hold together better.
How Can I Make No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies Vegan?
- You can easily make vegan no-bake cookies by swapping the butter for a non-dairy alternative like coconut oil or vegan margarine.
- You can substitute the peanut butter with a vegan-friendly sweetener like maple syrup, agave nectar, and peanuts.
- Double-check the ingredients of any store-bought mixes before purchasing!
Variations:
- You can easily customize these no-bake peanut butter cookies by adding chocolate chips, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, marshmallows, or any other sweet treat you have on hand.
Ingredients:
- Butter & Milk
- Cocoa Powder
- Sugar
- Peanut Butter
- Oats
- Peanuts – Crushed
- Vanilla
How To Make Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies:
Step 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa.
Step 2. Stir until it comes to a boil then remove from heat.
Step 3. Add the peanut butter to the mixture and stir together until combined.
Step 4. Add vanilla and oats.
Then, stir until combined.
Step 5. On a cookie sheet lined with wax paper, place ¼c of the mixture at a time into cookies.
Step 6. Let cool completely.
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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ c Butter & Milk
- 1/3 c Cocoa Powder
- 2 c Sugar
- 2/3 c Peanut Butter
- 3 c Oats
- ½ c Peanuts – Crushed
- 2 tsp Vanilla
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Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa.
- Stir until it comes to a boil then remove from heat.
- Add the peanut butter to the mixture and stir together until combined.
- Add vanilla and oats and stir until combined.
- On a cookie sheet lined with wax paper, place ¼c of mixture at a time into cookies.
- Let cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
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How to store Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies?
- Peanut butter no-bake cookies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature to stay fresh for up to three days.
- Store them in the refrigerator or freezer if you’d like them to last longer.
How to reheat Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies?
- If your peanut butter no-bake cookies become too hard, heat them up for a few seconds in the microwave, and they’ll be ready to enjoy!
How long do Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies last on the fridge?
- When stored properly in an airtight container, peanut butter no-bake cookies will last up to five days in the refrigerator.
Can I make Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies ahead of time?
- Yes, you can make these cookies ahead of time.
- All you need to do is prepare the ingredients and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you cook. They will stay fresh for up to five days.
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