Description
These Chocolate No-Bake Cookies are a quick and easy dessert treat that combines rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats without the need for an oven. Perfect for a fuss-free sweet snack, they set up in under an hour and deliver comforting chocolatey flavor with a chewy texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, butter, and salt. Stir frequently to prevent burning and ensure even heating as the mixture warms up.
- Boil Mixture: Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stop stirring and allow it to boil for exactly 1 minute. This precise boiling time is crucial for the cookies to set with the perfect texture.
- Mix in Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately after boiling and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Add Oats: Stir in the quick-cooking oats fully, ensuring every oat is coated with the chocolate mixture to form cookie dough consistency.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet to shape the cookies.
- Let Set: Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30–45 minutes before serving, so they firm up properly.
Notes
- Boiling the mixture for exactly one minute ensures the right texture; boiling less prevents setting, and boiling longer causes dryness.
- For a chewier texture, substitute quick-cooking oats with old-fashioned oats.
