Peanut butter no bakes with brown sugar

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How to Make No Bake Oatmeal Cookies
No Bake Cookies Questions and Tips
More Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Peanut Butter No Bake Oatmeal Cookie
Reader Interactions
Why did my No bake cookies turn out dry?
Do you have to put eggs in peanut butter cookies?
Why are my peanut butter cookies dry?
What to do with no bakes that didn't set?

Peanut Butter-Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

Level: Easy

Total: 40 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: about 60 cookies
Nutrition Info Nutritional AnalysisPer ServingServing Size1 of 60 servings Calories 83 Total Fat4 gSaturated Fat2 gCarbohydrates11 gDietary Fiber1 gSugar7 gProtein2 gCholesterol4 mgSodium5 mg

These simple drop cookies give your oven a break: they start on the stovetop – where all the ingredients are mixed – and then finish and set in the fridge. They are also perfect for making with kids: all of the ingredients are pantry staples, clean-up is easy and there are no raw eggs. If your household has allergy concerns, then swap the peanut butter out with your favorite smooth nut or seed butter like almond, cashew or sunflower butter. Refrigerate the cookies in an airtight container and have chilled treats for after school or as special snacks. This recipe also makes a generous amount of cookies (5 dozen!) so keep it in mind the next time you need a giftable sweet.

Level: Easy

Total: 40 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: about 60 cookies
Nutrition Info Nutritional AnalysisPer ServingServing Size1 of 60 servings Calories83 Total Fat4 gSaturated Fat2 gCarbohydrates11 gDietary Fiber1 gSugar7 gProtein2 gCholesterol4 mgSodium5 mg

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2 cups sugar

1/2 cup milk

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup smooth peanut butter

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Large pinch kosher salt

Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment.
Bring the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then let boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the oats, peanut butter, vanilla and salt, and stir to combine.
Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Easy peanut butter no bake oatmeal cookies made with old fashioned oats to give them that classic no bake taste.

No bake desserts are just the best. On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better then being able to make a good cookie without heating the oven. And since this no bake peanut butter pie turned out to be a favorite, how about we make some no bake cookies to go along with it?

No bake oatmeal cookies are my fav. I made these with both of my boys and they enjoyed how easy they were to make. They also loved that they could enjoy them pretty soon after we mixed the ingredients in the bowl. For once, my boys could lick the bowl and I didn’t have to worry about the eggs in the batter.

How to Make No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together the butter, milk and sugar until melted. Boil the mixture rapidly for one minute, then remove it from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and oats until well blended.

Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper until cool.

You’ll find you have a soft no bake oatmeal cookie that the whole family will love! I hope you enjoy these simple cookies as much as my family has!

No Bake Cookies Questions and Tips

My cookies are too soft and haven’t set. How do I fix that? If you find that your no bake cookies are too soft, simply pop them in the refrigerator to harden them up more quickly. Humidity and the type of peanut butter you use can make a big difference in how fast these will set.

Can I make these cookies ahead of time and freeze them? Yes, these cookies freeze really well. Just let thaw on the kitchen counter before enjoying.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Easy peanut butter no bake oatmeal cookies made with old fashioned oats to give them that classic no bake taste. This no bake recipe makes a super soft peanut butter oatmeal cookie that the whole family will love!

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

In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together butter, milk and sugar until melted.
Boil mixture rapidly for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Stir in peanut butter, vanilla and oats until well blended.
Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper until cool.

*For dairy free, can substitute coconut oil for the butter and use coconut or almond milk

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This recipe was originally published November 2015.

Created by Lynette

Lynette is the home cook, recipe tester and photographer for Cleverly Simple which she created in 2010. Most of her recipes come from the treasured recipe box passed down from her great-grandma, grandmother, and mother.

Lynette’s recipes and projects have been featured in Country Living, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful and others.

Reader Interactions

Why did my No bake cookies turn out dry?

A: Chances are if the no-bakes turned out dry and crumbly it was because you overcooked them. While we call them cookies, oatmeal no-bakes are really more of a confection or fudge with oats stirred in. When it comes to candy, the longer it is cooked, the drier and harder it becomes.

Do you have to put eggs in peanut butter cookies?

Many old-fashioned peanut butter cookie recipes use eggs, peanut butter, and sugar—but no flour. (Try my Keto Peanut Butter Cookies for a flourless option!) To make no egg peanut butter cookies instead, flour is required, along with other classic ingredients like butter, leavening agents, and a dash of milk.

Why are my peanut butter cookies dry?

Reasons why peanut butter cookies are dry and crumbly: You cooked them a wee bit too long. Peanut butter cookies can be extremely deceiving. They don't always look cooked when, indeed, they are fully cooked. They won't get brown around the edges.

What to do with no bakes that didn't set?

How to Fix No-Bake Cookies. If your cookies are too wet and don't set, try boiling the mixture a little longer. Don't start timing until it is at a full boil, and then it should be about 1-2 minutes of boiling. If your No Bakes are crumbly and dry, stick closer to 1 minute.