The Best No-Bake Cookies
These no-bake cookies are the perfect treat for anyone craving something quick and delicious! Made with rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats, these cookies come together in no time and taste irresistible!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24-30 cookies (depending on size) 1x
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake Treats
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup salted butter (do not substitute)
- ½ cup milk (skim, 1%, 2%, or whole)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa (Hershey’s Natural Unsweetened Cocoa)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups Quick Oats (quick-cooking oatmeal) or Old-Fashioned Oats
Instructions
- In a medium to large saucepan, combine the butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa over medium heat, stirring continuously.
- Bring the mixture to a rapid boil. Once boiling, let it boil for 1 1/2 minutes while stirring. Remove from heat.
- Add the vanilla extract and creamy peanut butter, stirring well until combined.
- Stir in the oats until fully incorporated.
- Drop large spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto wax paper.
- Allow the cookies to cool and set for 25 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is salted for the best flavor balance.
- For a smoother texture, use creamy peanut butter rather than chunky.
- Let the cookies cool completely to set and achieve the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 24 servings)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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