Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
These Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick, no-oven-needed treat packed with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter—ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 0.5 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process optional)
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or your favorite brand)
- 3 cups quick oats (gluten-free optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt Pinch, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with sugar and milk, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a rolling boil, then cook exactly 60 seconds, stirring constantly (235°F on a candy thermometer).
- Remove from heat; whisk in cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Let the mixture sit off heat for 30 seconds to cool slightly before adding oats.
- Stir in oats (and any mix-ins) until fully coated in the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Drop tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Refrigerate cookies for 30–45 minutes until firm, then serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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