Description
These Very Best No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat made with cocoa, peanut butter, and oats. Perfect for when you want a delicious dessert without turning on the oven, these rich and chewy cookies come together in just minutes and set beautifully at room temperature or in the fridge.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 ½ cups quick oats
Instructions
- Boil the base mixture: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, combine ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and maintain it for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Remove from heat once done.
- Mix in remaining ingredients: Immediately stir in ½ cup peanut butter, 3 ½ cups quick oats, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is evenly combined.
- Form the cookies: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture evenly spaced onto the parchment paper, shaping them into cookie forms as you go.
- Set the cookies: Allow the cookies to set and cool to room temperature, letting them firm up naturally. For faster setting, place the tray of cookies in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Using quick oats helps the cookies set properly and gives them a tender texture.
- Ensure the boiling step is done for a full 2 minutes to guarantee proper consistency.
- For thicker cookies, you can use slightly less milk or add a bit more oats as needed.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
