Description

A timeless, no-bake dessert made with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats. These chewy, rich cookies come together quickly without the need for an oven—perfect for busy days and nostalgic cravings.

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter

2 cups granulated sugar

½ cup milk

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup creamy peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups quick oats

Pinch of salt (optional)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to boil.
Once boiling, let it boil for exactly 1 minute without stirring, then remove from heat.
Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Add the quick oats and a pinch of salt (if using). Mix until everything is well coated.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment or wax paper.
Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, or until set.
Once firm, enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

Use dark cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.

Try crunchy peanut butter or add shredded coconut for texture variety.

For a nut-free version, substitute with sunflower seed butter.

Refrigerate to speed up setting time.

Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg