No-Bake Cookies Recipe

No-Bake Cookies Recipe 🍪 Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk (whole milk or 2% recommended) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups quick-cooking oats (rolled oats can also be used) Optional: Pinch of salt Instructions: Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside. Cook Butter Mixture: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. Mix in Oats: Add the oats (and salt, if using) to the mixture in the saucepan. Stir until the oats are completely coated with the chocolate mixture.