Description

These Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies are a quick, easy, and delicious treat that combines rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Perfect for a hassle-free dessert or snack, they come together in under 15 minutes without the need for an oven, making them ideal for any time you crave a sweet and satisfying bite.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups quick oats

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Instructions

Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely to prepare for combining with the other ingredients.
Add Sugar, Milk, and Cocoa Powder: Stir in granulated sugar, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it cook for 1 minute to fully integrate the ingredients.
Remove and Add Peanut Butter & Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until perfectly incorporated.
Add Oats: Add the quick oats to the mixture and stir thoroughly, ensuring all oats are well coated.
Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto sheets of wax paper. Allow them to cool and set completely before serving.

Notes

Use quick oats for best texture; old-fashioned oats can also work but may yield a chewier cookie.
For a richer chocolate flavor, you can use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
If nuts are a concern, peanut butter can be replaced with another nut or seed butter.
Ensure the mixture boils for a full minute to help the cookies set properly and hold together well.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.