Description
These chewy, fudgy Peanut Butter-Chocolate No-Bake Cookies combine pantry staples into a quick, oven-free treat that’s rich, nostalgic, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick) – Adds richness and helps form the cookie base
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups – Provides sweetness and structure once cooled
- Milk: 1/2 cup – Helps dissolve the sugar and form a creamy base
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 1/4 cup – Gives the cookies their deep chocolate flavor
- Peanut Butter: 1/2 cup – Creamy, nutty richness that binds and flavors
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Rounds out the flavors with a warm, aromatic touch
- Salt: A pinch – Balances the sweetness and enhances chocolate
- Quick Oats: 3 cups – Forms the chewy body of the cookie and soaks up the mixture
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir until butter melts, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Boil for exactly 60 seconds
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth
- Assemble the Dish: Add oats and stir quickly to combine. The mixture should be thick and well-coated
- Cook to Perfection: There’s no cooking here beyond boiling, so just make sure everything is well blended and the oats are evenly distributed
- Finishing Touches: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop portions onto the lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly if desired
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cookies sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container
Notes
- Boil the mixture for exactly one minute to ensure proper setting
- Use quick oats for the best texture
- Work fast when stirring and scooping, as the mixture sets quickly
- Optional: Sprinkle sea salt or mini chocolate chips before cookies set