No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Chewy, no-bake cookies combining rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and oats for a sweet treat. Perfect for quick baking beginners or busy snackers, these cookies deliver a decadent chocolate-peanut butter flavor without oven time.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cook oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine oats and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a saucepan, whisk butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the warm mixture over the oats, stirring until fully coated.
- Form the dough into 24 medium-sized cookies using a spoon or hands.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to set.
Notes
Use quick-cook oats for proper texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature (up to 5 days) or refrigerate for 7 days.
For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use plant-based milk.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature (up to 5 days) or refrigerate for 7 days.
For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use plant-based milk.