No Bake Cookies
No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat made with oats, cocoa, peanut butter, and simple pantry staples. They’re chewy, chocolatey, and nutty—all without needing an oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (or dairy-free substitute)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add oats and mix until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a lined baking sheet.
- Let cookies set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or almond butter.To make vegan, swap butter for coconut oil and use plant-based milk.Add shredded coconut, espresso powder, nuts, or chocolate chips for variations.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate for 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/no-bake-cookies/
