No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Deliciously rich and creamy cookies that require no baking. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings anytime.
Ingredients
Cookies base
- 3 cups quick oats Use quick oats for best texture
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate mixture
- 1 stick butter ½ cup
- 1⅔ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of quick oats and ¼ teaspoon of salt, stirring to distribute the salt.
- In a medium saucepan, melt together 1 stick of butter, 1⅔ cups of granulated sugar, ½ cup of milk, and ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder over medium heat. Stir continuously.
- Once melted, bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and add in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the prepared oats and stir until fully combined.
Shaping and Cooling
- Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer them to the refrigerator to set for about 1 hour.
Notes
For storage, keep cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Alternatively, freeze for up to three months, layering between parchment paper.