Description
Delicious and easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies that combine the rich flavors of cocoa and peanut butter with hearty oats. Ready in just 10 minutes, these cookies are perfect for a quick treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the chocolate syrup.
- Cook Chocolate Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low and continue boiling gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Combine Mixtures: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly add the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla mixture into the hot chocolate syrup. Stir immediately and thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form Cookies: Drop the cookie mixture by spoonfuls onto wax paper or parchment paper, spacing them out so they don't stick together. Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature until firm.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, substitute natural peanut butter or try almond butter.
- Ensure a rolling boil to prevent cookies from being too soft or crumbly.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; instant oats can make cookies too soft.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- If desired, add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
