Chewy and full of creamy peanut butter flavor! Made with simple ingredients and are ready in minutes. These peanut butter no-bake cookies are the perfect treat to whip up in a pinch!
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Classic No Bake Cookie
One of my favorite treats ever are chocolate no bake cookies. Those and scotcheroos are both nostalgic desserts that we had all the time growing up. I decided to make this no bake peanut butter cookie version, and boy am I glad I did. They have the best flavor and couldn’t be easier to make. They’re just as good as the chocolate version!
Today I’m sharing this chewy peanut butter no-bake cookie recipe that’s full of that creamy and delicious peanut butter flavor! These no-bake oatmeal cookies are so easy to make and only take 10 minutes to prep.
Plus I guarantee that you likely already have the ingredients on hand, which make them the perfect treat to quickly throw together when you’re in a pinch. We always have the ingredients for my peanut butter m&m cookies and no bake peanut butter bars, too!
These cookies were a big hit with my family and were gone so fast! Next time I might even double the batch and stick half in the freezer so that we’re stocked. They make the perfect grab-and-go sweet treat and taste absolutely amazing!
Ingredients
The best thing about these cookies is that the ingredients are so simple. You most likely already have these in your fridge and pantry, which makes this recipe that much easier! Amounts included in printable recipe below.
- Peanut butter: The creamy type works best.
- Oats: Make sure to use quick 1-minute oats. Old fashioned oats won’t work in this recipe because they’ll be hard and crunchy.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar gives the cookies the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Butter: This butter adds a delicious, rich flavor.
- Milk: I typically use whole milk.
- Vanilla: Adding a dash of vanilla takes the flavor up a notch.
How to Make No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Scroll down for the printable recipe and video tutorial.
- PREPARE. Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
- BOIL. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter and milk and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, constantly stirring.
- MIX. Remove pan from heat and mix in peanut butter and vanilla. Then add oats and mix until well coated.
- LET SET. Drop batter by the spoonful onto the lined pan. Let cool until set, about 30 minutes.
Variations
- Add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top.
- Top with a chocolate kiss, similar to peanut butter blossoms. Once you drop a spoonful of the batter on your baking sheet, just press the chocolate kiss into the cookie immediately. Then let cool in the fridge until set.
- After you mix in the oats, fold in 1/2-1 cup Reese’s pieces candy.
Storing and Freezing
To store: These cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or bag for 3-4 days. However I personally like to store them in the fridge, because it hardens the texture a little and makes them extra chewy. If stored in the fridge, they’ll last up to a week.
To freeze: Store in an airtight container or bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you’re planning on freezing the whole batch, make sure you let the cookies set first before adding them to the container or else they’ll stick together.
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Peanut Butter No Bake Cookie Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups quick oats
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
- Combine the sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla. Add in the oats and stir until well coated.
- Drop batter by the spoonful onto the lined pan. Let cool until set.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Cookies, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, No-Bake, Oatmeal Cookies
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
Thank you so much for this recipe. It turns out perfectly every time. My husband’s favorite 😍
Yay, so happy to hear that! :)
Very good….. will be making these again, real soon.
I’m so glad that you enjoyed them, Judy! Thanks for your comment :)
Quick, easy, and not overly sweet like some no bakes. Great for a hot summer day when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Sunny! :)
1.5c of sugar sounded like too much and I’m glad I used 1c. Because that was plenty sweet enough too. So unless your can handle super sweet, I wouldn’t suggest that much. I may even try 3/4c. Next time. That may require me to scale back the amount of corresponding butter and milk just a little. I found these to be quite sticky, even after 24 hrs in the fridge so they are wrapped individually in wax paper as singles. The flavor is good and the vanilla at the end is critical. I also think you could add a bit roll oats than what is listed so have more on hand in case.
Try boiling the mixture longer about 3 min before adding the peanut butter/vanilla and oats the longer you boil the drier they are.
I too am a huge fan of No Bake Chocolate cookies so I am really excited to try this version asap!! The drizzle of chocolate is what really puts this over the top in my books!
These were so delicious my husband made me make a second batch so so good!