Description
These delicious no bake cookies are quick and easy to make, featuring a rich chocolate-peanut butter flavor combined with hearty oats, perfect for a sweet treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick oats
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup milk (2%)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine and heat ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, salted butter, cocoa powder, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
- Add flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the salt, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk quickly to ensure smooth, combined mixture.
- Mix in oats: Stir in the quick oats thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and oat-coated.
- Shape cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto two parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing about 12 per sheet.
- Cool and set: Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature until they have set and hardened before serving. Enjoy your no bake cookies!
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture; rolled oats can be used but result in a chewier cookie.
- Ensure the mixture reaches a full rolling boil for the proper set of cookies.
- Cookies will harden as they cool, so do not try to move them too early.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter.
