Description
These classic no bake cookies are rich, chewy, and made with chocolate, peanut butter, and quick oats. A simple stovetop recipe that sets at room temperature with no baking required.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) salted butter
- 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (32 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (160 g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups (275 g) quick oats
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk over medium heat. Stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Bring to a rolling boil and let boil for exactly 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter until fully combined.
- Add quick oats and mix until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets.
- Let cookies cool and set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
Notes
- Boiling for exactly one minute is key for proper setting.
- Use quick oats only; old-fashioned oats may prevent the cookies from firming up.
- For faster setting, place cookies in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes