Description
Chewy, fudgy, and packed with peanut butter, these no-bake cookies are a quick and easy treat that requires no oven. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick oats
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for exactly 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the quick oats and mix until fully combined and coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten them slightly if desired.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Swap cocoa powder with cinnamon for a spiced version.
Mix in shredded coconut or mini chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Use chunky peanut butter for added texture.
Substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for a peanut-free option.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate for 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- 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: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
