Description
Delicious and easy-to-make No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies that combine rich cocoa, crunchy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Ready in under an hour, these cookies are perfect for a quick treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with silicone mats, parchment paper, or wax paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Boil Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and milk. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, continue to stir and cook for exactly 1 minute and 30 seconds to ensure proper consistency.
- Mix in Oats and Peanut Butter: Remove the saucepan from heat, then immediately add the rolled oats and crunchy peanut butter. Stir thoroughly until the peanut butter has melted and all ingredients are well combined. Finally, add the vanilla extract and mix again.
- Form Cookies: Using a rounded scoop, drop portions of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Gently press each mound slightly to flatten the tops for an even shape.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until they have solidified enough to be lifted easily with a spatula. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
- Use old fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats will make the cookies too soft.
- Ensure you time the boiling step carefully, as under or overcooking can affect texture.
- These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to a week.
- Optionally, add a pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter to balance sweetness.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
