Description
Delicious and easy no bake cookies made with cocoa, peanut butter, and quick oats. Ready in just over 30 minutes without using the oven, perfect for a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (32g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (160g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups (275g) quick oats (do not use old fashioned oats)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or arrange approximately 29 cupcake liners for easy portioning.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium 2.5 to 3 quart saucepan, combine butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- Heat Mixture: Set the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Boil Mixture: Let the mixture boil for 60 seconds without stirring to set the consistency.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately, then stir in vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, and quick oats until well combined.
- Form Cookies: Using a medium (2 tablespoon) cookie scoop or two spoons, drop cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheets or into cupcake liners.
- Set Cookies: Allow cookies to rest at room temperature until set, about 20 to 30 minutes. To speed up setting, place cookies in the refrigerator.
- Store Cookies: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness.
Notes
- Use quick oats rather than old fashioned oats to ensure proper texture and binding.
- If you want firmer cookies faster, refrigerate them to speed up the setting time.
- Make sure to let the mixture boil for the full 60 seconds to achieve the right consistency for the cookies to set properly.
- Use parchment paper or cupcake liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
