Description
Quick, rich, and irresistibly chewy, these Chocolate No-Bake Cookies are a lifesaver when you’re short on time. Made with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats, they come together in just 10 minutes without the need for baking! Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings on busy days.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick oats
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add quick oats and mix until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon mounds of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into cookie portions.
- Let the cookies set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes for faster results.
Notes
Nut-Free Option: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or omit it entirely.
Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk.
Gluten-Free Option: Use certified gluten-free oats.
For added texture, mix in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 140 kcal per cookie
