Description
Delicious and easy-to-make no-bake peanut butter chocolate cookies that combine creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa, and hearty oats into a sweet treat without the need for an oven. Perfect for quick dessert cravings or an anytime snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (113 grams)
- 1⅔ cups sugar (330 grams)
- ½ cup milk (120 ml)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (25 grams)
- 1 cup peanut butter (260 grams)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (10 ml)
- 3 cups quick cook oats (255 grams)
- ¼ tsp salt (1.5 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare Oats: In a large bowl, stir together the quick cook oats and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the chocolate mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Boil the Mixture: Bring the saucepan mixture to a rolling boil and maintain it for about one minute to ensure the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture thickens slightly. Then immediately remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Quickly whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined and the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
- Combine with Oats: Pour the warm peanut butter chocolate mixture over the oats and salt mixture. Stir well until all the oats are evenly coated with the chocolate peanut butter mixture.
- Form Cookies: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, drop dollops of the cookie mixture onto the wax paper, spacing them evenly.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they firm up. Once cool and fully set, store them in the refrigerator to keep fresh and enjoy.
Notes
- Use quick cook oats for the best texture and easier mixing.
- Make sure to whisk the chocolate mixture continuously to avoid burning.
- Cookies firm up as they cool; refrigeration helps them hold shape longer.
- To vary the recipe, try adding chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake cookies, peanut butter cookies, chocolate cookies, quick dessert, easy cookies, no oven dessert
