Description
These No-Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a simple recipe that requires no oven time. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a hurry!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cooking the Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir frequently until the butter is melted and the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Boil the Mixture: Boil for 1 minute without stirring, then immediately remove from heat.
- Mixing and Setting: Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add the oats and mix well until fully coated. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or until set.
Notes
- Use quick oats for best texture.
- Ensure you boil the mixture exactly 1 minute to help the cookies set properly.
- Add shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
