No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat with a rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, perfect for busy days or gatherings.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookie Mixture
- 3 cups quick cook oats Provides a chewy texture.
- ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavors and balances the sweetness.
- ¼ cup cocoa powder Gives the cookies a rich chocolate flavor.
- ½ cup unsalted butter Adds smoothness and richness.
- 1 ⅔ cups sugar Makes the cookies delightful and irresistible.
- ½ cup milk Adds moisture.
- 1 cup peanut butter The star ingredient for a creamy, nutty flavor.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Rounds out the flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients and measure out all the dry ingredients including oats, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter slowly.
- Once the butter has melted, stir in sugar, milk, and cocoa powder, bringing it to a rolling boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the quick cook oats and salt until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper. Shape them with the back of the spoon if desired.
- Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes for quicker setting.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Customize cookie size as per preference. Add-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts can enhance flavor.