Description
Chewy, chocolatey, and full of peanut butter flavor, these No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a no-fuss, no-oven classic. Made with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes, they’re a quick treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk
½ cup salted butter
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old fashioned oats
Instructions
- In a large heavy‑bottom saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, butter and salt (if using).
- Place the pan over medium heat and stir until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a full boil.
- Once boiling, continue to boil for barely 60 seconds, stirring constantly so nothing burns or sticks.
- Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Add in the peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the peanut butter is fully melted in and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the oats until every bit is coated in the chocolate‑peanut butter mixture.
- Using a spoon (or cookie scoop), drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto silicone pan liners or parchment‑lined baking sheets.
- Let the cookies sit at room temperature until they set, about 30 minutes (or you can refrigerate to speed the process).
- Once set, store in an airtight container and enjoy.
Notes
Use half quick oats and half regular oats for ideal texture. Store in fridge for firmer cookies or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 3g