Description
Quick and easy no-bake cookies made with rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and oats—perfect for a fuss-free treat that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 3 cups quick oats
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
- In a 3-quart saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder.
- Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to boil. Boil for exactly one minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of oats until coated.
- Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt, then stir in the remaining oats until just combined.
- Immediately scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Let the cookies set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture.
- Do not overboil the mixture or cookies may become dry.
- Refrigerate for a firmer texture.
- Customize with different nut butters or mix-ins like chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
