No Bake Cookies
Quick and delicious no bake cookies made with chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for hot days or when you're short on time.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter Make sure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk Any type of milk can be used.
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa powder is preferred.
- ½ cup peanut butter Can be substituted with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- 3 ½ cups quick oats
- 1 tablespoon vanilla Pure vanilla extract is best.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it boil for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter, quick oats, and vanilla until well combined.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, drop the cookie mixture onto the parchment paper.
- Allow the cookies to set and cool at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker chilling.
Notes
Serve at room temperature or chilled alongside a glass of cold milk or ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within a week. Customize the recipe by adding nuts or chocolate chips.