No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

These no-bake peanut butter cookies were always served for school lunch. After marrying, I got the recipe from one of the cooks and have made it many times. This cookie is sometimes made with cocoa powder, but I like this recipe better; it doesn't use any.

Mar 6, 2026 - 15:57
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 48
Yield: 48 cookies

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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Bring to a rapid boil and boil for 1 minute.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
  5. Mix in oats, stirring until mixture begins to cool. (Transfer mixture to a large bowl if ingredients overflow.)
  6. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  7. Let cool until set. Serve and enjoy!

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