Description
These classic Chocolate No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Perfect for when you want a sweet snack without turning on the oven, they set into chewy, chocolatey delights that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups oats
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
Sugar and Cocoa
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa
Instructions
- Prepare dry mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla. Stir them together and set aside while you prepare the chocolate mixture.
- Cook chocolate mixture: In a medium saucepan, mix the butter, sugar, cocoa, and milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow it to maintain a low rolling boil for exactly 3 minutes, continuing to stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Combine mixtures: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the oat mixture until everything is evenly incorporated and the oats are fully coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Form cookies: Using a spoon, drop scoops of the cookie batter evenly spaced onto wax paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cool and set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they are firm and set, which usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for the best chewy texture; quick oats may cause the cookies to be softer and less structured.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter.
- Ensure you maintain the rolling boil for the full 3 minutes to allow the cookies to set properly; shorter boiling can cause them to be too soft.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- For vegan adaptation, use a plant-based butter, non-dairy milk, and a peanut butter that does not contain animal products.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
