Description
Classic No-Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining a rich chocolatey cocoa base with creamy peanut butter and hearty oats. These delicious cookies require no oven baking, making them perfect for a no-fuss dessert that comes together in under an hour with just stovetop cooking and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) butter, sliced into pieces
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (300 grams) quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Prepare Work Area: Gather and measure all ingredients. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside to prepare for dropping cookies later.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir frequently as the butter melts and ingredients blend, ensuring no burning occurs.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and maintain boiling for exactly 60 seconds, stirring occasionally. Use a timer to ensure accuracy for proper cookie texture.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately stir in creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, making the mixture smooth and uniform.
- Mix in Oats: Stir the quick-cooking oats into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture until all oats are evenly coated and the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon or a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them appropriately to allow for setting.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until they are firm enough to handle. Then serve and enjoy your delicious no-bake cookies!
Notes
- Make sure to use quick-cooking oats for the best texture and consistency in the cookies.
- Timing the boiling step accurately is crucial for achieving the correct cookie set; use a timer.
- If you prefer a stronger peanut flavor, you may increase peanut butter slightly, but avoid overdoing as it can affect setting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a variation, try adding a handful of chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the oats before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
