Chewy, quick cookies made without baking.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect for quick desserts and simple preparation.
Ingredients
- Oats
- Peanut butter
- Butter
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Cocoa (optional)
Directions
- Heat butter and sugar.
- Stir in peanut butter.
- Mix with oats and portion.
Servings and Timing
Makes 15 cookies.
Variations
- Use almond butter.
Storage/Reheating
Keep 1 week refrigerated.
FAQs
(10 provided upon request)
Conclusion
A simple, satisfying treat ready in minutes.
PrintNo-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cookies
Quick, chewy no-bake cookies made with peanut butter, oats, and a sweet buttery syrup—perfect for an easy snack or dessert with no oven required.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and milk.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add oats and mix until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let cookies cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes or until set.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture—old-fashioned oats make the cookies chewier.
- Add chocolate chips or shredded coconut for variations.
- If cookies don’t set, boil mixture a few seconds longer next time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg