Description
These chewy and creamy no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the ultimate quick no-bake recipe for families! Made with pantry staples and no oven needed, they’re fun to make, ready in 30 minutes, and perfect for playdates or after-school snacks. If you’ve ever wondered how to make no-bake cookies that are simple and wholesome — this is it!
Ingredients
- 3 cups white sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
Optional add-ins / substitutions:
- No butter ? Swap with ½ cup coconut oil for a lighter twist (plus a hint of tropical fun).
- Lower-sugar option : Use 1¼ cups sugar + ¼ cup honey or maple syrup.
- Nut-free households : Try sunflower seed butter — the flavor is slightly toasted and totally delicious.
Instructions
- Melt & mix : In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and milk. Bring to a gentle boil for exactly one minute, stirring constantly.
- Add peanut butter : Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth and glossy
- Oats party : Pour in the oats and mix until every flake is coated in creamy peanut-buttery goodness.
- Scoop & shape : Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds onto parchment paper.
- Set & chill : Let the cookies sit at room temp for 20 minutes or pop them into the fridge for 10 minutes if your little ones can’t wait (mine never can !)
- Enjoy : Share with your happy little eaters while they’re soft and chewy. Yum yum !
Notes
- Kid-Safe Tip: Grown-ups handle the boiling; kids can stir oats and scoop dough.
- Storage: Airtight container 5 days (counter) | 2 weeks (fridge) | 3 months (freezer).
- Allergy-Friendly Swaps: Use sunflower seed butter for nut-free; coconut oil for dairy-free; certified GF oats for gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (boil)
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American