Description
Soft and chewy no-bake cookies made with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats—quick and easy with no oven required.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cook oats
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder over medium heat. Stir frequently until it reaches a full rolling boil.
- Once boiling, let it continue for exactly 60 seconds, stirring often to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and oats until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheets.
- Let cookies sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a softer texture, or rolled oats for a chewier result.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
- If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to balance the flavor.
- Humidity can affect setting; refrigerate if needed.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
