No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

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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.

Submitted by Cindy Carnes
Updated on November 1, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
48 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 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.

    Ingredients to make no-bake peanut butter cookies

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  2. Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

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  3. Bring to a rapid boil and boil for 1 minute.

    A sauce pan with boiling milk, melted butter, and sugar mixture

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  4. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla.

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  5. Mix in oats, stirring until mixture begins to cool. (Transfer mixture to a large bowl if ingredients overflow.)

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  6. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.

    A piece of parchment paper with small balls of no-bake peanut butter cookie dough

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  7. Let cool until set. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
8g Fat
19g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 87mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.