no bake peanut butter cookies/candy

(1 rating)
Recipe by
karen nelson
Elizabethton, TN

I did this when I wanted to get my peanut butter fix but didn't want chocolate. If you do want chocolate just add 4 tbsp of cocoa.

(1 rating)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For no bake peanut butter cookies/candy

  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 stick
    no salt butter
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    peanut butter
  • 3 c
    quick cooking 1 minute oats

How To Make no bake peanut butter cookies/candy

  • 1
    Line a 9x9-inch dish with aluminum foil; enough to hang over side to help with easy removal. Lightly coat with cooking spray and set aside. Measure out all ingredients and have ready because this moves fast.
  • 2
    In a medium saucepan add butter, milk and sugar; stir to melt butter. Increase to medium high and constantly stirring, bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until well mixed. Add oats and stir until everything is well mixed. Pour into prepared dish and smooth out on top. Cool for about 30 minutes until easy to handle. Lift out with foil and with a knife cut into 24 pieces. Store leftovers in a zip lock bag.
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