PrintChocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
Enjoy these classic chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies made with oats and a simple stovetop method. They are quick to prepare and perfect for a nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Boil for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the quick-cooking oats and stir until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let the cookies cool completely until set, about 15-30 minutes.
Notes
- For best results, use quick-cooking oats. Old-fashioned oats may require a longer boiling time.
- Do not over-boil the mixture, as this can cause the cookies to become dry and crumbly.
- Do not under-boil, or the cookies will not set properly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For lunchboxes, ensure they are fully set before packing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg