Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies—a quick, easy, and oven-free treat made with creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and rich cocoa. Perfect for busy days, they’re ready in just 15 minutes and deliver a chewy, chocolaty bite every time.
Ingredients
½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter
2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
½ cup (120 ml) milk
¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups (300 grams) quick-cooking oats
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir frequently until the butter melts.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add quick-cooking oats to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Let cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until set and firm.
Notes
Ensure the mixture boils for exactly 1 minute; improper timing can affect the cookies’ texture.
Use quick-cooking oats for the best consistency.
For storage, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: Approximately 115 kcal per cookie