Description
Delicious and easy no-bake cookies made with oats, peanut butter, and cocoa. These cookies set quickly without the need for an oven, perfect for a quick snack or treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- 2½ cups quick oats (250g)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk (120ml)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
- ¾ cup creamy no-stir peanut butter (200g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Boil and Combine: Once boiling, stop stirring and allow to boil for exactly 60 seconds. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract using a silicone spatula until fully combined.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets in heaps.
- Set Cookies: Allow cookies to cool and set for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture; old-fashioned oats can also work but may result in a chewier cookie.
- Do not over-boil the sugar mixture to avoid hard cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
