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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups peanut butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup butter
• ¾ cup milk
• 3 cups white sugar
• 4 ½ cups quick-cooking oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a rapid boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Mix in oats, stirring until mixture begins to cool. (Transfer mixture to a large bowl if ingredients overflow.)

Step 2

Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool until set.