Description
Quick and easy no-bake peanut butter cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and chewy oat texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add sugar, milk, and cocoa powder; stir until smooth.
- Bring to a rolling boil and let boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Add oats and mix until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared sheet.
- Let cool for 20–30 minutes until set.
Notes
- Boil time is crucial for proper setting.
- Work quickly once oats are added as mixture thickens fast.
- Use quick oats for best texture.
- Store in a cool place to maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
