No-Bake Cocoa Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These classic No-Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Requiring no oven time, they come together in minutes and set into delicious, fudgy cookies perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick oats
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine and Boil: In a large pot, add sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Slowly bring to a boil while whisking continuously to ensure the mixture is smooth. Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, set a timer and allow it to boil for exactly one minute without whisking.
- Add Oats and Peanut Butter: Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the quick oats until well combined. Then add the creamy peanut butter and mix thoroughly to ensure an even texture and flavor throughout.
- Finish with Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract last and stir well to incorporate fully, enhancing the cookie’s flavor complexity.
- Shape and Set: Lay out parchment paper on a countertop. Spoon dollops of the cookie mixture onto the parchment, shaping them into cookies. Allow the cookies to set and firm up at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use quick oats for best texture; old-fashioned oats may alter the consistency.
- Ensure the sugar mixture boils for the full minute for proper setting.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For a nuttier variation, substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- If a firmer cookie is desired, refrigerate the cookies after shaping for faster setting.
Keywords: no bake cookies, quick cookies, peanut butter cookies, cocoa cookies, easy dessert
