Dark Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Recipe
These classic no-bake cookies are rich, chocolatey, and come together quickly with pantry staples. Perfect for a fast treat with a soft, fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter (salted)
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Whole Milk
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ⅔ cup Peanut Butter
- 3 cups Oats (quick cooking/instant)
Instructions
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, add butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a full boil.
- Let it boil without stirring for one minute.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract, peanut butter, and oats. Stir well until completely combined.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto the lined cookie sheets and let set until firm enough to remove from the parchment paper.
Notes
- Work quickly when scooping, as the mixture sets fast.
- For a softer texture, slightly reduce boiling time.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
