The No Bake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe is one of my favorite shortcuts when I need something sweet and satisfying without turning on the oven. These little treasures come together in minutes, and they’re always the first to disappear from the cookie jar!
What makes these cookies so special is the combination of creamy peanut butter and hearty oats that stick together beautifully with just butter, milk, and sugar—no baking required, dear. The chocolate chips add a lovely richness, and you’ll love how quickly they set up on the counter.
I’ve made these cookies countless times for my grandchildren’s after-school snacks, and they never fail to bring smiles to their faces. There’s something magical about sharing treats that taste homemade but come together faster than you’d think possible.
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No Bake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 cup Sugar
- 0.5 cup Spartan
- 2.5 tablespoon Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Oats
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Add the oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla to a medium mixing bowl; set aside.
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with waxed paper and set aside.
- Combine the butter, milk, and sugar in a small, heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat.
- Boil for 1 minute.
- Pour the hot milk mixture into the oat mixture and stir well.
- Drop spoonfuls onto the waxed paper and cool, refrigerated, until the cookies set.
- If youre in a hurry, you can pop the cookies in the freezer to set faster.
- Remove from the waxed paper and serve.
