No-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the perfect sweet treat when you’re craving something quick and easy. With the rich combination of chocolate and peanut butter and the chewy texture of oats, these cookies come together in just minutes without the need for an oven. Perfect for busy days, summer baking, or when a dessert emergency strikes, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make the chocolate base: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for 1 minute without stirring.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Incorporate the oats: Stir in the oats until they are evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Shape the cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon if desired.
- Set the cookies: Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for faster results.
- Serve and store: Once set, enjoy immediately or store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
