Easy No Bake Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup peanut butter
3 cups quick oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Pull out 2 sheets of parchment or wax paper and set aside.
Combine butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until butter is completely melted.
Increase heat to medium and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Continue to stir the mixture for several seconds.
Add peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until peanut butter is completely melted and combined. Add the quick oats and stir until fully coated.
Drop the no bake cookie mixture by approximately -2 Tablespoons onto the parchment paper. Allow to cool and set (approximately 20-30 minutes) before serving.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
