Description
These classic no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies are quick, easy, and made with pantry staples. Rich, chewy, and full of nostalgic flavor, they’re perfect for any time of year—no oven required.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups quick oats
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir frequently until the mixture begins to boil.
- Once boiling, allow the mixture to boil undisturbed for exactly 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Fold in the oats and optional salt until the mixture is evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax or parchment paper, forming mounds.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
Use quick oats for a softer texture; old-fashioned oats will make them chewier.
Boil the mixture exactly 1 minute for ideal consistency.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
To make them gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
Plant-based butter and non-dairy milk work well for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
