Quick & Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies for Any Occasion
These Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are the ultimate quick treat—no oven required. Made with pantry staples like oats, cocoa, sugar, and peanut butter, they come together in just minutes. Perfect for holidays, late-night cravings, or spontaneous dessert needs
Ingredients
- Amount | Unit | Name | Notes
- 1/2 | cup | Unsalted Butter |
- 2 | cups | Granulated Sugar | White sugar works best
- 1/2 | cup | Milk | Whole or 2% for creaminess
- 1/4 | cup | Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Preferably Dutch-process
- 1/2 | cup | Creamy Peanut Butter | Not natural style
- 1 | tsp | Vanilla Extract | Pure vanilla for best flavor
- 1 | pinch | Salt | Balances sweetness
- 3 | cups | Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats | Don't substitute with instant oats
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Work Area
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and have a spoon or cookie scoop ready.
- Step 2: Make the Chocolate Base
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Continue stirring until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
- Step 3: Boil for 60 Seconds
- Once boiling starts, stop stirring and allow it to boil for exactly 60 seconds. This step is crucial for texture.
- Step 4: Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla
- Remove from heat. Quickly stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt
Notes
These cookies are perfect for an easy dessert or quick snack. They are ideal for a last-minute treat since they require no baking and minimal preparation