Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
Rich, fudgy no-bake cookies made with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats — quick to whip up and perfect when you need a sweet treat fast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
- Bring to a boil and let boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add oats and mix until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper and let cool until set (about 20–30 minutes).
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a softer texture; old-fashioned oats for more chew.
- For a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips after mixing in oats.
- These freeze well for up to 2 months.
