Classic No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These chewy, fudgy treats are a kitchen favorite because you can whip them up in minutes without ever turning on the oven.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so satisfying about a cookie that comes together right on the stove top. These are a staple in my house whenever we need a quick sweet fix because they are perfectly rich and have that wonderful chocolate and peanut butter combination everyone loves.
My best advice is to have all your ingredients measured and ready to go before you start heating the pan. The sugar syrup mixture sets up very quickly once it reaches a boil, so you want to be able to stir in your oats and drop them onto the parchment paper right away.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- 2
Combine the sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil while stirring constantly, then let it boil for exactly one minute.
- 4
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- 5
Fold in the quick oats and stir until all the oats are thoroughly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- 6
Drop spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto your prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you prefer them a little firmer, you can keep them in the refrigerator, and they taste delicious chilled.
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