Description
Rich, chewy chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies made with simple pantry staples and ready in just 20 minutes. A fudgy, nostalgic treat that requires no oven and delivers the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, whole milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the quick cooking oats and stir until fully combined and evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until fully set before serving.
Notes
- Boil the mixture for exactly 1 minute to ensure the cookies set properly.
- If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate the cookies to help them firm up faster.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg