No Bake Cookies Recipe
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.
- Author: Hannah
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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.
- Add Oats: Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in 3 cups of quick oats, mixing thoroughly until evenly combined.
- 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.
- Shape Cookies: Lay out parchment paper on a flat surface. Spoon the cookie mixture onto the parchment in individual cookie shapes.
- 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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