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No Bake Cookies Recipe

4.7 from 129 reviews

Delicious and easy No Bake Cookies made with a rich blend of cocoa, peanut butter, and quick oats. These classic treats are quick to prepare, require no oven, and set into perfectly chewy cookies that everyone loves.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 cups quick oats

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine and Boil: In a large pot, add 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Slowly bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while whisking continuously. Once boiling, let it boil for exactly one minute without stirring.
  2. Add Oats: Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in 3 cups of quick oats, mixing thoroughly until evenly combined.
  3. Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter until well incorporated, then add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  4. Shape Cookies: Lay out parchment paper on a flat surface. Spoon the cookie mixture onto the parchment in individual cookie shapes.
  5. Set Cookies: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for 15-30 minutes or until firm. If your environment is warm, placing them in the refrigerator can speed up the setting process.

Notes

  • Use quick oats for best texture and proper setting.
  • Always use real unsalted butter, not margarine, for best flavor and texture.
  • Setting time may vary between 20 to 30 minutes depending on room temperature; refrigeration can help speed this up.
  • Prepare and measure all ingredients beforehand as the cooking process moves quickly and timing is crucial.
  • Mix oats and peanut butter directly in the warm pot; do not transfer to another bowl.

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