Description
Deliciously rich and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies that combine creamy peanut butter, cocoa, and oats for a perfect sweet treat without using the oven. Ready in just 40 minutes, these cookies are a great option for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick, sliced into pats)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups whole rolled oats
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and for easy clean-up.
- Melt and combine ingredients: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder, whisking continuously until smooth. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, keeping it at a full boil for 2 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
- Add peanut butter and oats: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, add the rolled oats and mix thoroughly until the oats are fully coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Form cookies: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, drop scoops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the cookies slightly if you prefer a thinner cookie shape.
- Chill to set: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and chill the cookies for at least 30 minutes to firm up. The cookies will become more solid the longer they chill.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- For crunchier cookies, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
- If you want to reduce sugar, consider using a sugar substitute compatible with boiling.
- You can substitute whole rolled oats with gluten-free oats for a gluten-free option.
- These no-bake cookies are best eaten within a week and kept refrigerated.
- If the mixture is too runny, chill it briefly before scooping to make shaping easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
