Description
No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat made with cocoa, peanut butter, and oats. These rich and fudgy cookies set at room temperature without the need for an oven, making them perfect for a simple, delicious dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (32g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (160g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups (275g) quick oats (do not use old fashioned oats)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Surface: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or set out approximately 29 cupcake liners to catch the cookies for easy removal and cleanup.
- Combine Ingredients: In a 2.5 to 3 quart medium saucepan, combine the salted butter, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and milk. Stir frequently over medium heat until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Boil Mixture: Allow the mixture to boil vigorously for 60 seconds without stirring to ensure it cooks properly and sets well later.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately and stir in the vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, and quick oats until the mixture is well combined and uniform in texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) or two spoons, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking sheets or into cupcake liners, spacing them slightly apart.
- Set Cookies: Let the cookies rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until they set and firm up. To speed up this process, you can refrigerate the cookies for about 15 minutes.
- Store Cookies: Once set, store the no bake cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use quick oats specifically as they absorb moisture better and help the cookies set properly; old fashioned oats are too coarse.
- If you prefer a stronger peanut flavor, you can increase the peanut butter slightly, but avoid changing the liquid balance.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the cookies after shaping for faster setting.
- These cookies keep well at room temperature for up to 1 week if stored in an airtight container.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt for better control over saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
