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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

A tray of freshly made chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies, glistening and ready to eat.

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Enjoy classic chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies with oats. This recipe offers a simple stovetop method for perfectly set, glossy cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Boil for exactly 1 minute, maintaining the rolling boil.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Add the rolled oats and stir until evenly coated.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely until set, about 30-60 minutes.

Notes

  • For a glossier finish, ensure you stir the peanut butter and vanilla in quickly after removing from heat.
  • These cookies are a great option for a quick pantry dessert.
  • You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for creamy if you prefer.
  • These are a kid-friendly treat, perfect for back-to-school snacks.
  • If you don’t have rolled oats, quick oats can be used, but the texture will be slightly different.
  • Consider these for a weeknight dessert idea when you need something sweet fast.

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