No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Delicious and easy-to-make cookies combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, perfect for a sweet snack without the use of an oven.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 stick butter Unsalted butter is recommended.
- 1.25 cups sugar
- 0.5 cup milk Any type of milk can be used.
- 0.25 cup cocoa Unsweetened cocoa powder is best.
- 1 cup peanut butter Creamy peanut butter is preferred.
- 2 tsp vanilla Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
- 3 cups quick cook oats Ensure they are quick cook oats for proper texture.
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, stir together oats and salt. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, whisk together butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
- Bring the mixture to a boil for about a minute and then remove from heat.
- Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until combined.
Forming Cookies
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Drop cookies onto the wax paper using a medium cookie scoop.
Cooling
- Let the cookies cool on the countertop.
- Store in the refrigerator once the cookies are cool and dry.
Notes
For added flavor and texture, you can incorporate chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut into the mixture. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.