Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Soft, chewy, and indulgent, they’re quick to make and satisfy your sweet cravings without turning on the oven. A no-bake dessert that’s simple yet delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick-cook oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ⅔ cups sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oats: In a large bowl, stir together the oats and salt. Set aside.
- Make the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Combine with Peanut Butter: Remove from heat and whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix with Oats: Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Form the Cookies: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a medium cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the wax paper, spacing them evenly apart.
- Let the Cookies Set: Let the cookies cool on the countertop for about 1 hour, or until firm and dry.
- Store and Enjoy: Once set, store the cookies in the refrigerator for an extra firm texture.
Notes
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts (like walnuts or almonds) to the mixture before dropping the cookies.
- If you want a richer chocolate flavor, increase the cocoa powder to ⅓ cup.
- These cookies are perfect for storing in the fridge and making ahead for a quick treat later on.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
