Description
Chewy, rich, and full of chocolate-peanut butter goodness, these no-bake cookies are the ultimate quick treat. With just a handful of pantry staples and no oven required, they’re perfect for warm days, busy schedules, or when that sweet craving hits.
Ingredients
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter
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½ cup milk
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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3 cups quick-cooking oats
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Combine base ingredients
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder until smooth and the butter is melted. -
Boil briefly
Bring to a gentle boil and let boil for 1 minute without stirring. -
Remove from heat & flavor
Take off the heat and stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter until fully blended and glossy. -
Add oats and salt
Fold in quick oats and a pinch of salt until everything is evenly coated. -
Shape cookies
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly if desired. -
Set cookies
Let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.
Notes
Use quick-cooking oats for the right texture—old-fashioned oats won’t set the same way.
Boil for exactly 1 minute; too short and the cookies stay soft, too long and they harden.
Work quickly after adding oats—the mixture thickens fast.
If too runny, let the mixture cool slightly before scooping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 160kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg