Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

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Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out a large piece of parchment paper or wax paper on a flat surface where your cookies will have space to cool.
  2. Combine Sugar, Milk, Butter, and Cocoa (if using): In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, milk, butter, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the mixture starts to boil.
  3. Boil the Mixture: Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, allow it to boil for 1 minute while stirring continuously. This step is crucial for the cookies to set properly later.
  4. Add Peanut Butter: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter until it’s completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add Oats, Vanilla, and Salt: Stir in the quick-cooking oats, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until all the oats are coated and the ingredients are well combined.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment or wax paper. You can shape the cookies a bit with the back of the spoon if you like, but they’re traditionally left in rustic, spoon-dropped shapes.
  7. Cool Until Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they are set and firm to the touch. This usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the temperature and humidity of your kitchen.
  8. Enjoy: Once the cookies have set, they’re ready to eat! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator if you prefer them a bit firmer.

Tips

  • For Thicker Cookies: If you prefer thicker, chewier cookies, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of oats.
  • Nut-Free Version: For a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or another nut-free alternative.
  • Chocolate Version: For chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies, include the cocoa powder as listed in the ingredients. You can adjust the amount of cocoa for a lighter or stronger chocolate flavor.

Enjoy your delicious, no-fuss peanut butter no-bake cookies!

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