Description
These Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Peanut Butter are a quick and easy dessert featuring a rich chocolate flavor combined with creamy peanut butter and oats. Perfect for when you want a sweet treat without turning on the oven, these cookies set quickly on the countertop and deliver chewy, chocolatey goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to make removal of the cookies easy once set.
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
- Boil the mixture: Allow the mixture to boil for exactly 1 minute, timing carefully, then immediately remove from heat to prevent burning or graininess.
- Add peanut butter and flavorings: Stir in the creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Incorporate oats: Quickly add the quick-cooking oats to the chocolate mixture and mix well to evenly coat all oats with the chocolate-peanut butter blend.
- Form cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them to prevent sticking.
- Cool and set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes or until they are fully set and firm to the touch before serving.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, increase the cocoa powder by an additional tablespoon.
- Using old-fashioned oats will give a chewier texture but may make the cookies less cohesive.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for optimal freshness.
