Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and wholesome oats. Perfect for when you want a delicious dessert without turning on the oven, these cookies set beautifully after cooling and offer a chewy, chocolaty bite with the comforting texture of oats.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups (300 grams) quick-cooking oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set them aside to cool the cookies later.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir frequently until the butter has fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Boil the mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and allow it to boil undisturbed for exactly 1 minute to properly cook the sugar mixture.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate oats: Add the quick-cooking oats to the saucepan and stir thoroughly until all the oats are evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Form cookies: Use spoonfuls to drop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie to allow for setting.
- Cool and set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until they are set, firm, and ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking oats for the best texture and binding; old-fashioned oats can also be used but will result in a chewier cookie.
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, refrigerate them for 15 minutes after dropping onto the baking sheets to speed up setting.
- Be careful not to over-boil the sugar mixture or it may crystallize, affecting the texture of the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a variation, add a pinch of cinnamon or chopped nuts to the oats before mixing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
