Description
Old-fashioned no-bake cookies blending chocolate, peanut butter, and oats into fudgy, nostalgic treats made without an oven.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cook oats
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for exactly 60 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and oats until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let cookies set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Ensure a full rolling boil for 60 seconds to help cookies set properly.
- Use rolled oats for a chewier texture.
- Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- Cookies can be stored at room temperature or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
