Description
These classic No-Bake Cookies combine chocolate, peanut butter, and oats for an easy, quick, and delicious treat—no oven required! Perfectly chewy with a rich chocolate flavor, these cookies are ready in just 20 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Ideal for a last-minute dessert or a fun activity with kids!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Whole milk
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Creamy peanut butter
- Vanilla extract
- Rolled or quick oats
Instructions
Instructions:
- Prepare the mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir frequently until fully melted and combined.
- Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for exactly 60 seconds, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat: Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add oats: Stir in oats until fully coated.
- Form cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper and let them cool completely. The cookies will firm up as they set.
Notes
- For softer cookies, make sure to boil the mixture for exactly 60 seconds.
- For a crunchier texture, add chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
- For a healthier version, use a sugar substitute or natural peanut butter.
- Dairy-free option: Substitute butter with coconut oil and use non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
