Indulge in these Decadent Peanut Butter Oatmeal Delights, a perfect sweet treat that brings a touch of joy to your holiday festivities without the need for baking! These cookies are easy to make and oh-so-delicious!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 stick REAL butter (½ cup)
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Cocoa Drizzle:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Directions:
- Prepare Surface: Line a work surface with parchment paper and set aside the quick-cooking oats in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and milk, then bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Boil Mixture: Once the mixture starts bubbling, boil for 1 full minute before removing from heat immediately.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the peanut butter and vanilla to the saucepan, stirring until the peanut butter is melted and well combined. Pour this mixture over the oats in the mixing bowl and gently stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or two tablespoons, scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared parchment paper.
- Make Cocoa Drizzle: For the cocoa drizzle, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and 1-2 tablespoons of milk in a bowl until smooth. Transfer to a zip-top bag, snip a tiny hole at the corner, and drizzle over the cookies.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool and set completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 32-36 Cookies
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful addition to your Christmas cookie platter, providing a rich and satisfying treat that everyone will love!