Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
A quick and easy treat combining chocolate and peanut butter without the need for baking.
Ingredients
For the cookie mixture
- 1/2 cup butter Unsalted butter preferred.
- 2 cups sugar Granulated sugar.
- 1/2 cup milk Whole milk recommended.
- 1/4 cup cocoa Unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 1 cup peanut butter Creamy or crunchy based on preference.
- 2 tsp vanilla Pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
- 3 cups oats Use quick oats for finer texture or old-fashioned oats for chewier cookies.
- 1/4 tsp salt To balance sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in the oats and salt until everything is fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper.
- Allow the cookies to cool until they are set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or in the fridge for up to two weeks. Can be customized by adding chocolate chips or nuts.