Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Ingredients:

1 stick butter (½ cup)

2 cups granulated sugar

½ cup milk

1 cup peanut butter

2 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups quick-cook oats

¼ tsp salt

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Instructions:

1. Prepare a Baking Surface:
   Line a baking sheet or your counter with parchment or wax paper for the cookies to cool on.
2. Cook the Base Mixture:
   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine:

1 stick butter

2 cups sugar

½ cup milk
Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil.

3. Boil for 1 Minute:
   Once boiling, let it boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring frequently.
   (Tip: Overboiling can lead to dry cookies; underboiling can make them too soft.)
4. Add Remaining Ingredients:
   Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in:

1 cup peanut butter

2 tsp vanilla

¼ tsp salt

3 cups quick-cook oats

Mix well until fully combined.

5. Drop the Cookies:
   Using a spoon or cookie scoop, quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment/wax paper.
6. Cool and Set:
   Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes until firm and set.