No Bake Cookies Recipe
Delicious and easy No Bake Cookies made with cocoa, peanut butter, and oats. Perfect for a quick sweet treat without using the oven, these cookies set in minutes and offer a rich, chocolaty flavor with the satisfying texture of oats.
- Author: Rico
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30-40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 29 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (160g) creamy peanut butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (32g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (275g) quick oats (do not use old fashioned oats)
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or set out about 29 cupcake liners to prepare for dropping the cookie mixture.
- Combine ingredients in saucepan: In a medium 2.5 to 3 quart saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk over medium heat.
- Heat mixture: Cook stirring frequently until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Boil without stirring: Allow the mixture to boil for 60 seconds without stirring to ensure proper thickening.
- Add remaining ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, and quick oats until everything is well combined.
- Drop cookies: Using a medium 2 tablespoon cookie scoop or two spoons, drop the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheets or into cupcake liners.
- Set cookies: Let the cookies rest at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes until set. To speed up the process, you can refrigerate them.
- Store cookies: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh.
Notes
- Do not use old fashioned oats; quick oats are best to achieve the right texture.
- Boiling the mixture for 60 seconds without stirring is essential for proper cookie thickening.
- Refrigerating cookies after dropping them can speed up the setting process.
- Use parchment paper or cupcake liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Ensure peanut butter is creamy for better mixing and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximate)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: No Bake Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Chocolate Oat Cookies, Easy Cookies, Quick Dessert