Description
These Easy No-Bake Cookies are the perfect chocolate and peanut butter treat! Made with simple pantry ingredients like oats, cocoa powder, and peanut butter, they’re ready in under an hour with no oven required. Perfect for busy days, potlucks, or satisfying a quick sweet tooth!
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups quick oats
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Cook the Mixture: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Add oats and mix well.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Set: Allow cookies to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Rolled oats can be used for a chewier texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Set Time: 30-60 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 20-24 cookies
