Description
Delicious no bake cookies made with rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and quick oats. These cookies come together quickly without the need for an oven, making them perfect for a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (32g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (160g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups (275g) quick oats (do not use old fashioned oats)
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or set out approximately 29 cupcake liners for the cookies to set on.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium 2.5 to 3 quart saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- Cook mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Boil without stirring: Allow the mixture to boil for 60 seconds without stirring to ensure proper consistency.
- Add remaining ingredients: Remove saucepan from heat immediately and stir in the vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, and quick oats until everything is well combined.
- Form cookies: Using a medium (2 tablespoon) cookie scoop or two spoons, drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets or into the cupcake liners.
- Let cookies set: Allow the cookies to rest at room temperature until they are set, about 20 to 30 minutes. To speed up the setting process, refrigerate them.
- Store cookies: Once set, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture; old fashioned oats will not set properly.
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, refrigerate them for 30 minutes instead of letting them set at room temperature.
- Make sure the mixture reaches a full boil and boils for the entire 60 seconds to ensure cookies set correctly.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
