Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats with these easy Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies. Ideal for a quick, satisfying treat, these no-bake cookies are a favorite for their rich flavor and chewy texture. With just a few ingredients and a simple preparation, you’ll have a delicious batch ready in no time.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it boil for exactly 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, quick-cooking oats, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or foil.
- Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure to boil the mixture for a full minute to achieve the right consistency for setting.
If the cookies become too hard after storage, place a slice of bread in the container with the cookies to soften them.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 24 cookies
- Calories: Approx. 150 kcal per cookie
Keywords: Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies, easy no-bake cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookies, quick dessert recipes