Description
These easy no-bake cookies are a quick and delicious treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats. Perfect for when you need a sweet fix without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Cook the Base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Boil for 1 minute.
- Add Peanut Butter and Oats: Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Add oats and mix well.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Let cool for 30–45 minutes.
Notes
- Quick oats provide the best texture.
- Avoid over-boiling the mixture.
- For variety, consider adding shredded coconut or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
