Description
This Very Best No Bake Cookies recipe is a quick and easy treat made with cocoa, peanut butter, and oats. Perfect for when you want a delicious cookie without heating up the oven. These rich, fudgy cookies set perfectly at room temperature or chilled, making them a perfect no-fuss dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 ½ cups quick oats
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine and boil ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir gently until combined, then bring to a rolling boil. Let it boil continuously for about 2 minutes, ensuring the mixture reaches the right consistency for the cookies to set properly, then remove from heat.
- Mix remaining ingredients: Immediately stir in the peanut butter, quick oats, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated, creating a thick, chocolatey batter.
- Form cookies: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
- Set and cool: Allow the cookies to set and cool at room temperature until firm. For quicker setting, refrigerate them before serving. Once set, enjoy your no bake cookies!
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture; regular rolled oats will make the cookies denser.
- Ensure the boiling step is a full rolling boil for the correct consistency.
- You can substitute milk with dairy-free alternatives for a lactose-free option.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them ideal for hot weather or when oven use is limited.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
