Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies are the ultimate easy dessert, combining rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and chewy oats. No oven required! Ready in just about an hour, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re craving a sweet treat or need a quick snack. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, they’re a must-try for anyone who loves the chocolate-peanut butter combination.
Ingredients
3 cups quick-cooking oats
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
2 cups sugar
½ cup milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Stir in the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder, then bring to a boil.
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Let the mixture boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Add the oats and salt, mixing until everything is well combined.
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Let the cookies cool and harden for about 1 hour at room temperature.
Notes
If you prefer nut-free cookies, substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
Almond butter can be swapped for peanut butter to change up the flavor.
For added texture, consider stirring in chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or chopped nuts.
These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
