Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate sweet fix—rich, fudgy, and packed with nutty goodness and chewy oats. They come together in minutes with no oven required, making them perfect for busy days, summer treats, or last-minute dessert needs.
Ingredients
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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½ cup milk
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups quick oats
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Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep your baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
2️⃣ Boil the mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Once boiling, let it cook for 1 full minute, stirring frequently.
3️⃣ Add peanut butter and vanilla: Remove from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
4️⃣ Stir in oats: Add quick oats (and a pinch of salt, if using). Mix until fully combined.
5️⃣ Drop cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
6️⃣ Cool and set: Let cookies sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes to firm up.
Notes
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Boil time is key: Too short and the cookies won’t set; too long and they may become dry.
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Use quick oats: They blend better than old-fashioned oats for that perfect texture.
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Mix it up: Add shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or mini marshmallows for fun variations.
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Boil time is key: Too short and the cookies won’t set; too long and they may become dry.
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Use quick oats: They blend better than old-fashioned oats for that perfect texture.
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Mix it up: Add shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or mini marshmallows for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 5 MIN
- Cook Time: 5 MIN