Description
Classic no bake cookies with rich chocolate flavor, creamy peanut butter, and chewy oats. These quick stovetop treats require no oven and are ready in just 15 minutes for instant satisfaction.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper
2. In medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder
3. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly
4. Boil for exactly 60 seconds, then remove from heat immediately
5. Quickly stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth
6. Add rolled oats and mix thoroughly until well coated
7. Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of mixture onto prepared parchment paper
8. Let cookies cool at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until completely set
9. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Notes
Timing is crucial – boil for exactly 60 seconds for proper texture
Use old-fashioned oats for best chewy texture
Work quickly when dropping cookies as mixture sets fast
High altitude may require additional 15-30 seconds of boiling time
Natural peanut butter works but may affect final texture
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Keywords: no bake cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookies, quick dessert, oat cookies