No Bake Cookies
No Bake Cookies are quick chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies that set up fast with no oven, perfect for easy no bake dessert, last-minute treats, holiday cookie trays, and kid-friendly sweets.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (or wax paper) and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once it reaches a full rolling boil, set a timer and boil for 1 minute, stirring gently so it doesn’t foam over.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until melted and fully combined.
- Add the oats and stir until evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Scoop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let cookies set at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or chill to speed setting.
Notes
Boil time matters. A full rolling boil for 60 seconds helps the cookies set properly.
On humid days, the cookies may need extra time to firm up.
Quick oats work, but the cookies will be softer and less chewy.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 55mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16g