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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Delicious and quick no-bake cookies that combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 stick butter Melted
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup peanut butter Can substitute with almond or sun butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats Regular oats will give a denser texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the sugar, milk, and cocoa; bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  3. Once boiling, allow it to continue boiling for exactly 1 minute.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in the peanut butter and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add the oats and salt, then stir thoroughly to combine.
  6. Using a spoon, drop the mixture onto wax paper. Allow to cool and set before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, in the fridge for longer freshness, or freeze for up to three months. Don't overboil the mixture to ensure the right cookie texture.