Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: PT-491168H24M12S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 3 cups quick cooking oats; 1/8 teaspoon salt; sprinkles

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Introduction

These Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a quick and delicious treat that combines rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter. Perfect for when you want a sweet fix without turning on the oven.

The image shows a close-up of dark brown cookies with a rough, chunky texture from oats or nuts, covered in small round sprinkles in red, green, white, and silver colors. The cookies are placed on a white plate with red stripes, and the background is a white marbled texture. The focus is on the front cookie, showing its uneven surface and colorful sprinkles clearly. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
3 cups quick cooking oats

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Add the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder to a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter has fully melted and the ingredients are combined.
Step 2: Bring the mixture to a full boil, stirring often. Boil for 60 seconds.
Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the oats, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

Step 4: Use a small cookie scoop or dinner spoon to drop the cookie mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Immediately sprinkle the tops of the cookies with sprinkles.
Step 6: Let the cookies set at room temperature for 1 hour, or chill them in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm. Once set, transfer to an airtight container.

Tips & Variations

For a smoother texture, you can use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky.
Try adding a handful of chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the sugar to 1 1/2 cups and adjust to taste.

Sprinkles add a fun touch, but you can skip them or try mini chocolate chips instead.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also refrigerate them to keep them firmer for up to a week. To soften refrigerated cookies, let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of five dark brown chocolate no-bake cookies with a rough, chunky texture from oats and other ingredients. Each cookie is thick and round with an uneven surface. They are topped with small round sprinkles in red, green, and white colors scattered across the cookies. The cookies sit on a white plate with bold red stripes and a green rim, placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use old-fashioned oats instead of quick cooking oats?

Quick cooking oats work best for the right texture and to help the cookies set properly. Using old-fashioned oats might result in a chewier, less cohesive cookie, but it can still work if you prefer.

Do I need to boil the mixture for exactly 60 seconds?

Yes, boiling the mixture for a full 60 seconds is important to ensure the sugar reaches the right temperature. This helps the cookies set correctly and prevents them from being too soft.