Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Chocolate No-Bake Cookies, combining rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats for a quick dessert that requires no oven. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort, these cookies set in just 30 minutes and offer a nostalgic, chewy texture.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
- Boil the mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Cook briefly: Once boiling, continue to cook for 1 minute while stirring, then remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Incorporate peanut butter and vanilla: Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add oats: Mix in the quick-cooking oats thoroughly until every oat is coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Form cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet to form individual cookies.
- Let set: Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use quick oats for best texture; avoid old-fashioned or steel-cut oats as they won’t bind well.
- For a peanut-free version, substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate if you prefer a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
