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Whether you call them “no-bakes” or “peanut butter delights” this easy recipe is sure to always please! My sister’s mother-in-law likes to make these cookies when her doctor tells her she needs more “roughage” in her diet. While I do not claim that these are health cookies I do claim they are amazing! 

This recipe is alarmingly easy and does not require any “soft-ball” tests or any candy themometers! 

Whip up a batch of these next time you have a craving for something sweet with a bit of roughage. 😉 

What are you gonna need?

Glad you asked! You will need the following to make these melt in your mouth amazing no-bake oatmeal cookies:

 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated (white) sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old fashion oats*

 

How to make these peanut butter delights:

Step 1

Add the first five ingredients (through salt) to a 4-quart saucepan.

Step 2

Stir mixture to keep from burning but allow it to come to a rapid boil. Once it begins boiling allow to boil without stirring for 1 minute.

Step 3

Remove from heat 

Step 4

Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Stir mixture until it becomes smooth, then add oats. 

Step 5

Using a medium cookie scoop (or 2 tablespoonfuls), drop on to parchment-lined baking sheet (or just put the paper down on the counter, I do this to lessen clean up).  

Step 6

Let cool until set, about 30 minuntes. Cookies can be stored in airtight container at room temperature (or in fridge) for up to 2 weeks. If yours last this lone I’ll be impressed, my rarely last more than 2 days. 

Enjoy and try not eat all in one night! 😉 

Now for the Reader’s Digest  version: 

Best Easy No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated (white) sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old fashion oats*

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Add first 5 ingredients (through salt) to a 4-quart saucepan.

Step 2

Stir mixture to keep from burning but allow it to come to a rapid boil. Once it begins boiling allow to boil without stirring for 1 minute.

Step 3

Remove from heat.

Step 4

Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth, then stir in oats. 

Step 5

Using a medium cookie scoop (or 2 tablespoonfuls), drop on to parchment-lined baking sheet (or just put the paper down on the counter, I do this to lessen clean up).  

Step 5

Let cool until set, about 30 minuntes. Cookies can be stored in airtight container at room temperature (or in fridge) for up to 2 weeks. 

Let me know how these turn out for you or if you have any epic modifications you make to improve the recipe! For easy an screenshot, use the below image.