Description

These Best No Bake Cookies Finally deliver everything we crave in a nostalgic treat—chocolate, peanut butter, and oats all wrapped into a chewy, perfectly set cookie. No oven, no stress, just pure homemade comfort in under an hour.

Ingredients

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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup milk (whole milk preferred)
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
3 cups quick-cooking oats
Optional: ½ cup toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

Prep the Workspace: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Set aside.
Make the Chocolate Base: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder over medium heat. Stir until smooth and melted.
Boil for 1 Minute: Bring to a rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Use a timer for accuracy.
Add Creamy Elements: Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth.
Mix in Oats: Add oats (and coconut if using). Stir until evenly coated. Work quickly, as mixture starts to set fast.
Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls onto prepared sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Flatten slightly for uniformity.
Cool & Set: Let cookies set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm and matte.

Notes

Tip: On humid days, add an extra ¼ cup oats for better setting. Want a minty twist? Replace vanilla with ½ tsp mint extract. For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and almond milk in place of dairy milk.

Prep Time: PT5M
Cook Time: PT3M
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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