Description
No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats, set without the need for an oven. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort and time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (32g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (160g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups (275g) quick oats (don’t use old fashioned oats)
Instructions
- Prepare the Setup: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or set out approximately 29 cupcake liners to hold the cookies.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium 2.5 to 3 quart saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Boil: Allow the mixture to boil for 60 seconds without stirring to ensure proper thickening.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Remove the pan from heat, then immediately stir in vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, and quick oats until fully combined.
- Form Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons) or two spoons, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets or into cupcake liners.
- Set Cookies: Let the cookies rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes until set. To speed up the process, refrigerate them.
- Store: Once set, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a better texture; old-fashioned oats won’t bind as well.
- To speed up setting time, place cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter, but the texture may be slightly different.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce sugar by 1/4 cup without compromising texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
