Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are the ultimate easy treat, combining creamy peanut butter with hearty oats and topped with a delicious cocoa drizzle. No baking required, and they come together in just 15 minutes! Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these cookies offer a chewy, indulgent texture that everyone will love. Try this simple recipe today for a sweet bite without the oven!
Ingredients
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cocoa Drizzle:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Oats: Line a work surface with parchment paper and place the quick-cooking oats in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Cookie Base: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in granulated sugar and milk, bringing it to a boil. Let it boil for one minute before removing it from heat.
- Combine with Peanut Butter: Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this mixture over the oats and stir until evenly combined.
- Form the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or two tablespoons to drop portions of dough onto the prepared parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
- Prepare the Cocoa Drizzle: Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Transfer to a zip-top bag, snip the corner, and drizzle over the cookies.
- Set and Store: Allow cookies to cool completely and set. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Nut Butter Swap: Almond butter or cashew butter can be substituted for peanut butter.
Add-ins: Feel free to add chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, or dried fruit for variety.
Sugar-Free Version: Use a sugar substitute like Stevia or Monk Fruit for a sugar-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 32-36 cookies
- Calories: Not specified
