Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Ready in just 15 minutes, they require no oven and are perfect for a quick dessert or snack with a chewy, fudgy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (300 grams) quick-cooking oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper; set aside to make cookie removal easier.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir frequently until the butter has fully melted and the mixture is combined.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and continue boiling for exactly 1 minute without stirring to ensure proper consistency.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Mix in Oats: Add the quick-cooking oats to the chocolate mixture and stir thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated.
- Drop Cookies: Use a spoon to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for setting.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are firm and set, ready to serve.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, use quick-cooking oats; old-fashioned oats will yield a firmer texture.
- Ensure not to stir while boiling to avoid grainy texture in the final cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Can be frozen for longer storage; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best binding; chunky peanut butter may alter texture.
