Description
Rich, chewy, and irresistibly easy, these no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies are made with pantry staples and come together in under 20 minutes—no oven required. Perfect for a quick treat that’s naturally gluten-free and full of classic chocolate-peanut butter flavor.
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 creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
- Boil the mixture for exactly 1 minute to achieve the correct texture.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Add the oats and mix until fully combined and coated.
- Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the cookies set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or chill in the fridge for faster setting.
- Once firm, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
Use chunky peanut butter for added texture.
Mix in mini chocolate chips after adding oats for extra richness.
Almond or sunflower seed butter can be used for a nut-free version.
Sprinkle sea salt or holiday sprinkles on top before setting for a festive twist.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
