Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
Quick and easy no-bake cookies combining chocolate and peanut butter for a fudgy, chewy treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups milk Any type of milk works.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Margarine can be used, but butter tastes better.
- 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.67 cups creamy peanut butter Natural peanut butter can work, but needs to be well-stirred.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats Old fashioned oats can be used for chunkier cookies.
- 1 pinch salt Enhances the chocolate flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder; stir as it warms to prevent clumping.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, and then set a timer for 60 seconds without stirring.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Add quick oats and stir until fully coated and thick.
- Scoop spoonfuls onto the lined baking sheets and let them cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
Notes
Let the cookies set at room temperature for best texture, and refrigerate if needed after they set. These are also freezable for later enjoyment.