Classic Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

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Author: Jessica Milnes

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Classic Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

These classic no bake cookies are one of those simple recipes that never goes out of style. Rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats come together in just a few minutes, and there’s no need to turn on the oven. They’re perfect when you want something sweet without a lot of fuss.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. I like to start by melting the butter just a little bit in a medium saucepan before adding the other ingredients. It helps everything come together a little easier.
2. Add the sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt to the saucepan with the butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring as the butter finishes melting and everything is well combined.
3. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Once it reaches a full boil, let it boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
5. Add the quick-cooking oats and stir until all of the oats are completely coated in the chocolate mixture.
6. Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment or wax paper.
7. Let the cookies cool at room temperature until completely set, about 20–30 minutes.

Notes

Tip from Jessica: The boiling time makes a big difference with no bake cookies. Start your one-minute timer once the mixture reaches a full rolling boil. If they don’t boil long enough, they may not set; if they boil too long, they can turn out dry and crumbly.