No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe View In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, milk, and butter. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. (Cook time: ~3 minutes)

Recipe View Once boiling, continue to cook for exactly 2 minutes, stirring vigorously the entire time. This precise timing is crucial for the cookies to set properly. (Cook time: ~2 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. (Prep time: ~1 minute)

Recipe View Quickly stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and completely homogenous. (Prep time: ~3 minutes)

Recipe View Gently fold in the quick-cooking oats until they are evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture. Ensure all oats are coated for the best texture. (Prep time: ~2 minutes)

Recipe View Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto sheets of aluminum foil or waxed paper. The size of the spoonfuls will determine the size of your cookies. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)

Recipe View Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature until they are firm and set. This usually takes about 30-45 minutes. (Cooling time: ~40 minutes)

Recipe View Once set, peel the cookies from the foil or paper and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.