Description
Indulge in rich, chocolatey, and peanut buttery goodness with these classic no-bake cookies! This quick and easy recipe requires no oven time and comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the hassle of baking.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Boil Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir continuously until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Timing is Key: Allow to boil for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Mix in Remaining Ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, salt, and oats. Mix well until fully combined.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let Them Set: Allow cookies to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until firm.
- Enjoy & Store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
Nut-Free Option: Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or cookie butter.
Extra Chocolatey: Stir in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips while warm.
Crunchy Texture: Use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped nuts.
Dairy-Free Alternative: Replace butter with coconut oil and use non-dairy milk.
Coconut Twist: Stir in ½ cup shredded coconut for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 180 kcal
