No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Delicious no-bake cookies combining chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 stick 1 stick (½ cup) butter
- 1.67 cups 1⅔ cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup ½ cup milk
- 0.25 cup ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use smooth peanut butter for best texture.
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups 3 cups quick oats Can substitute with rolled oats for a chewier texture.
- 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the quick oats and salt in a large mixing bowl, mixing well.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, granulated sugar, milk, and cocoa powder over medium heat, stirring continuously.
- Once it reaches a boil, let it boil for one full minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the oats in the mixing bowl, stirring until well combined.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the sheet.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days or in the fridge for best results. For longer storage, freeze between parchment paper for up to two months.