No Bake Cookie Recipe
Looking for a quick and fuss-free No Bake Cookie Recipe that your whole family will adore? With just a handful of pantry staples—oats, peanut butter, and rich chocolate—these cookies come together in under 20 minutes, making them the ultimate dessert or midday snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats lightly spooned into the cup for accuracy
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter stir if oil has separated
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 2 cups granulated sugar organic cane sugar adds a mild caramel note
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk (sub almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract look for Nielsen-Massey for extra flavor
- Pinch of fine sea salt balances sweetness
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and measure them out first for easy preparation.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and milk. Stir constantly until the mixture boils vigorously.
- Let the mixture boil for exactly one minute (soft-ball stage, about 235°F on a candy thermometer).
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and gleaming.
- Fold in the oats quickly and evenly coating them. Add a tablespoon more if needed for desired consistency.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set firm and chewy.
Notes
Choosing old-fashioned oats gives the right chew; quick oats work but yield a softer bite. These cookies can be stored for up to one week in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal
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