Description
Irresistible no bake cookies blend chocolate, peanut butter, and oats into a quick dessert loved by families everywhere. Sweet treats come together without an oven, delivering simple pleasure in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350 grams (12.35 oz) granulated sugar
- 113 grams (4 oz) salted butter
- 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) milk
- 32 grams (1/3 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 160 grams (2/3 cup) creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 275 grams (3 cups) quick oats (note: old fashioned oats are not recommended for this recipe)
Instructions
- Prepare parchment-lined baking sheets or arrange cupcake liners to create a landing zone for the no-bake cookies.
- Combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk in a medium saucepan, heating over medium temperature until the mixture begins to bubble vigorously.
- Allow the mixture to reach a full rolling boil, maintaining constant heat without stirring for precisely 60 seconds.
- Remove the saucepan from heat immediately after boiling, swiftly introducing vanilla extract, peanut butter, and quick oats while stirring until completely integrated.
- Utilize a cookie scoop or two spoons to transfer the glossy mixture onto prepared surfaces, creating uniform droplets of chocolatey goodness.
- Let the cookies rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, allowing them to solidify naturally, or accelerate the process by placing them in the refrigerator.
- Once completely set and firm, transfer the cookies to an airtight container, preserving their rich texture and preventing moisture absorption.
Notes
- Precision matters when boiling the mixture exactly 60 seconds to achieve the perfect no-bake cookie texture without becoming too dry or soft.
- Opt for quick oats instead of rolled oats to ensure the right consistency and help cookies set properly without becoming crumbly.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or sunflower seed butter for alternative dietary needs or flavor variations.
- Chill cookies in the refrigerator for faster setting and a firmer texture, especially in humid environments where room temperature setting might take longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg