Description
Delicious, easy-to-make Chocolate No Bake Cookies that combine rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and wholesome oats for a perfect sweet treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cook the Chocolate Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low and maintain a gentle boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla mixture. Stir quickly and thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop portions of the mixture onto wax paper to form cookies. Allow them to cool completely until they set and harden.
- Serve: Once cooled and set, enjoy your no bake chocolate cookies as a delicious treat.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a softer texture or old-fashioned oats for more chewiness.
- Substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter to alter flavor or accommodate allergies.
- Ensure the mixture is dropped onto wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Press the cookies gently with the back of the spoon for a flatter shape if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
