No Bake Cookies
No bake cookies are chewy, chocolatey treats made with oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and sugar. They require no oven—just a saucepan and a few minutes on the stovetop—making them perfect for quick and easy desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30–40 minutes
- Yield: 18–24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in oats and salt (if using) until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly if desired.
- Let cookies cool and set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes or chill in the fridge to speed up the process.
- Once set, store in an airtight container.
Notes
Boiling for exactly 1 minute is crucial to ensure cookies set properly.Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.Stir in coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or mini chocolate chips for extra texture.For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/easy-no-bake-cookies/
