Description
No-Bake Cookies combine rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats into a quick and easy treat that requires no oven time. Perfect for when you want a chocolatey snack without the heat of baking, these cookies set quickly and deliver a comforting, chewy texture with every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups rolled or quick oats
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, whole milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir frequently until all ingredients are fully melted and combined into a smooth mixture.
- Boil: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it boil for exactly 60 seconds, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning. This step is essential to achieve the right texture for the cookies.
- Remove from heat: Take the saucepan off the heat immediately and stir in creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add oats: Fold in the rolled or quick oats gently until they are completely coated with the chocolate-peanut mixture, ensuring an even distribution for every cookie.
- Form cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper laid out on a flat surface. Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature; they will firm up as they set, resulting in chewy, fudgy treats ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or wax paper to prevent cookies from sticking to your surface.
- For softer cookies, use quick oats; for a chewier texture, rolled oats work best.
- If the mixture hardens too fast before you finish forming cookies, briefly reheat over low heat to soften.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
