Description
Delight in these delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies, a quick and easy treat combining creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa, and hearty oats. No oven required, these cookies come together with simple ingredients and are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the stove for long.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cook oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ⅔ cups sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the quick cook oats and salt thoroughly. Set this mixture aside while preparing the wet ingredients.
- Heat Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir continuously to blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Boil the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and maintain it for about one minute. This ensures the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is properly cooked. Remove the saucepan from heat afterward.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla extract into the hot chocolate mixture until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Combine with Oats: Pour the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oat and salt combination. Stir thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Form Cookies: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the wax paper, shaping them into rounds.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool on the countertop until they are set and no longer sticky. Afterward, transfer them to the refrigerator for storage to maintain freshness and firmness.
Notes
- Use quick cook oats for best texture and ease of mixing.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if preferred.
- Ensure the mixture reaches a full boil for proper cookie consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them ideal for quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookies, easy dessert, no oven dessert, quick cookies, peanut butter chocolate treats
