Easy Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
Easy Chocolate No-Bake Cookies are rich, chewy, and full of chocolate-peanut butter flavor—ready in minutes with no oven needed!
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup whole milk or 2% milk
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Chocolate Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and milk. Bring to a full boil and let it cook for exactly 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanut butter until melted. Add vanilla and mix until smooth and glossy.
- Fold in the Oats: Stir in the oats until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture. Work quickly before it cools.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared pan, spacing them apart for even cooling.
- Let Them Set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes if you’re in a hurry.