Description
These Vintage Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are rich, chewy, and wonderfully nostalgic—made with pantry staples and zero oven time! A beloved treat straight from grandma’s kitchen, ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- Optional: pinch of salt or 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or counter with parchment or wax paper for cooling.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in oats until fully combined and thick.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared surface. Let cool and set for 30–45 minutes, or refrigerate to speed up.
Notes
Boil time is crucial—exactly 1 minute ensures proper setting. For added richness, use real butter and quick oats for a classic texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: no bake cookies, peanut butter cookies, vintage recipes, classic cookies, quick dessert