Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with the wholesome goodness of oats. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven!
Ingredients
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Cookie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
- Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Immediately stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add oats and stir until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate to speed up the process.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture.
- For a chunkier cookie, stir in chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips after mixing in the oats.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
