Description

Chewy, rich no-bake cookies made with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats ready in 30 minutes with no oven required. Naturally customizable for gluten-free, vegan, or low-sugar diets, these classic treats are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or quick cravings.

Ingredients

– ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

– 2 cups granulated sugar

– ½ cup milk (any dairy milk)

– ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)

– ½ cup creamy peanut butter (stirred smooth)

– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

– ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

– 3 cups quick-cooking oats (not steel-cut)

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Instructions

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats; set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
Stir occasionally until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
Bring mixture to a full rolling boil, then cook for exactly 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy.
Add oats and fold until evenly coated and mixture thickens.
Using a cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon, drop mounds onto prepared baking sheets.
Let stand at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to set (or refrigerate to speed up).

Notes

– Boil the mixture for a full 60 seconds—this ensures proper setting.

– Use quick-cooking oats for best texture; old-fashioned oats yield a chewier, less uniform result.

– For gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats.

– For vegan: use plant-based butter, dairy-free milk, and ensure peanut butter contains no honey.

– Add-ins: shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for extra flair.

– Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: ~110
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg