No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with oats for a quick, easy, and delicious treat that requires no baking. Ready in just 20 minutes, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cook oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1⅔ cups sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the quick cook oats and salt, then set the mixture aside to be combined later.
- Heat Chocolate Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, allowing it to cook for about one minute, then carefully remove the pan from heat.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Whisk in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract into the hot mixture until everything is smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Combine with Oats: Pour the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until all oats are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Form Cookies: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet to form cookie shapes.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the countertop until firm. Once cooled and dry, store them in the refrigerator to keep fresh and enjoy.
Notes
- Quick cooking oats are used for a softer texture, but old-fashioned rolled oats can be substituted for a chewier bite.
- If you prefer a crunchier cookie, consider adding chopped peanuts or using chunky peanut butter.
- Cookies should be refrigerated after cooling to maintain firmness and freshness.
- Do not skip the boiling step as it ensures the sugar dissolves properly and the mixture sets correctly.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
