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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Recipe

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These Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining creamy peanut butter, quick cook oatmeal, and Reese’s Pieces candy for a delightful mix of flavors and textures. No oven or complex equipment required, these cookies set perfectly after a brief boil and cooling period, making them ideal for a sweet snack or dessert that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon pinch of salt
  • 2 ½ cups quick cook oatmeal

Add-ins

  • 1 ½ cups Reese’s Pieces candy

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, milk, and butter: In a large pot, add 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, and ½ cup unsalted butter. Heat over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  2. Boil mixture: Once boiling, allow it to boil for one full minute without stirring to ensure proper sugar caramelization and consistency for the cookies.
  3. Remove from heat and add flavorings: Take the pot off the heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and ½ cup creamy peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Incorporate oatmeal and candy: Fold in 2 ½ cups quick cook oatmeal thoroughly, then gently fold in 1 ½ cups Reese’s Pieces candy to distribute evenly without breaking the candy pieces.
  5. Form cookies: Lay out a large piece of parchment paper on your countertop. Using two spoons, drop heaping tablespoons of cookie dough onto the parchment, spacing them apart.
  6. Allow to set: Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 20 minutes until firm enough to handle.
  7. Storage: Once set, store the cookies in a covered, airtight container to maintain freshness. Enjoy your no bake peanut butter cookies!

Notes

  • For Dry Cookies: Avoid overheating sugar by closely monitoring your boil time. Overcooking can lead to crumbly cookies. Adjust heat or use a different pot if needed.
  • For Gooey Cookies: Insufficient boiling time or high humidity can cause cookies to remain gooey. Extend the boiling time slightly or choose less humid days for best results.
  • Peanut Butter Tips: Natural peanut butters may affect texture. Stir peanut butter thoroughly before use and consider increasing boiling time for firmer cookies.

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