Description
These Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Peanut Butter are a quick and delicious treat combining rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter with hearty oats. Perfect for a speedy dessert without the oven, they offer a soft, fudgy texture and chocolatey flavor that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir frequently to ensure all ingredients blend smoothly without burning.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, then allow it to boil for exactly 1 minute. This step is essential for the cookies to set properly.
- Remove from Heat and Add Flavorings: Immediately remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Oats: Stir in the quick-cooking oats until thoroughly coated with the chocolate mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 to 45 minutes until they are firm and ready to serve.
Notes
- Boil the mixture for exactly 1 minute to ensure the cookies set correctly.
- For a peanut-free option, substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the cocoa mixture for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
