These gluten-free no-bake cookies are rich, chocolatey, and perfectly chewy with a hint of peanut butter. A quick and easy treat that requires no oven time.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:18 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
1/2 cup vegan butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened vanilla preferred)
3 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Add vegan butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and almond milk to a pot over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until fully melted and combined.
Add the gluten-free oats one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the desired consistency is reached.
Scoop portions onto the prepared cookie sheet using a spoon or cookie scoop.
Gently press each cookie to shape, then refrigerate for 30–40 minutes until set.
Notes
Do not overboil the mixture, as it can affect the texture.
You may not need all the oats; adjust for consistency.
Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Optional: drizzle with melted peanut butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before chilling.