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Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a classic, childhood treat made with oatmeal, peanut butter, and Reese's candy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 ½ cups quick cook oatmeal
  • 1 ½ cups Reese's Pieces candy

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, add sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for one full minute. Remove from heat.
  2. Add vanilla, salt and peanut butter. Stir until smooth. Fold in oats, stirring until completely combined. Fold in candy.
  3. Lay out a large piece of parchment paper on counter. Using two spoons, drop cookie dough by large tablespoon onto paper.
  4. Allow to set (about 20 minutes). Store in a covered, airtight container. ENJOY!

Notes

  • For Dry Cookies:
  • For Gooey Cookies:
  • When you bring your mixture to a boil for one full minute, you have likely overheated your sugar. Overcooking the sugar can result in a crumbly mess.
  • If this is something you struggle with, try using a different saucepan or turn your stove top heat source down!
  • Most common cause of gooey no bake cookies is not boiling your mixture long enough (see? it’s the opposite of dry cookies).
  • Rain and humidity! The moisture in the air can keep your cookies from setting. If it’s an exceptionally humid day, add a little time to your boiling mixture. Or avoid making these cookies on humid days!
  • Also, I have found that natural peanut butters can result in gooey cookies. Be sure to stir your peanut butter really well before using, and you may need to add more boiling time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 23mg (1%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 60cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84

% Daily Value*

Calories 84kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.