Chocolate Peanut Butter No‑Bake Cookies
These no-bake cookies are a delicious and nostalgic treat made with a rich combination of cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and oats. They set in about 30 minutes without the need for an oven, making them a quick and satisfying dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cook oats
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring frequently—then once it reaches a full boil, let it boil for exactly 60 seconds.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and oats until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheets.
- Let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until set.
Notes
- If your cookies don’t set, ensure the sugar mixture boils for exactly 60 seconds.
- To speed up setting, chill the trays in the fridge if it’s humid or warm.
- If the mixture gets too stiff while stirring, add a little more milk to help soften it.
- Old-fashioned oats can be used for a chewier texture instead of quick oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
