Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe
Delightfully rich and chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies that combine the classic flavors of cocoa and peanut butter with quick cooking oats for a satisfying treat. Ready in minutes without the need for an oven, these cookies are perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes plus setting time
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine and Melt Ingredients: Add the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder to a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter has fully melted and all ingredients are well combined.
- Boil the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a full boil, stirring often. Allow it to boil for 60 seconds to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Mix in Remaining Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the quick cooking oats, chunky peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Scoop the Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or a dinner spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming individual cookie mounds.
- Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle the top of each cookie with sprinkles to add a fun and colorful touch to your no bake cookies.
- Set the Cookies: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for 1 hour or place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm. Once set, transfer the cookies to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Use quick cooking oats for the best texture; old-fashioned oats may result in a chewier cookie.
- Sprinkles can be omitted or substituted with chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky.
- Keep the cookies stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Do not overboil the mixture as it may become too hard once cooled.
Keywords: Chocolate peanut butter cookies, no bake cookies, quick cookies, easy dessert, oatmeal cookies, stovetop cookies
