Description
These Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Peanut Butter are quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious! Made with a rich chocolate base, peanut butter, and oats, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any time you’re craving something indulgent without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookie Base: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it comes to a full boil, allow it to boil for 1 minute without stirring.
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Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the peanut butter is fully melted and incorporated into the chocolate mixture.
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Add Oats: Stir in the oats until well combined, making sure the oats are fully coated with the chocolate mixture.
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Scoop and Shape: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon or your hands to form a round shape.
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Let Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature for about 30-60 minutes or until they have firmed up and set.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the cookies are set, they’re ready to serve! Enjoy the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
Notes
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If you want a firmer texture, let the cookies chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes after they’ve set at room temperature.
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Feel free to add a pinch of sea salt to the top of the cookies for a salted chocolate-peanut butter twist.
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You can also try adding shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg