No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
These rich, fudgy, and chewy no-bake cookies combine bold peanut butter with a delicious chocolate flavor, made in about 20 minutes without an oven.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter Smooth or crunchy based on preference.
- 1 cup granulated sugar For less sweetness, reduce to 3/4 cup.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Natural cocoa preferred.
- 1/4 cup milk Any dairy milk or dairy-free option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Essential for flavor.
- 2 cups quick oats Do not substitute with steel-cut oats.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add peanut butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add quick oats to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment, spacing them apart.
- Allow cookies to cool at room temperature until set, about 15–30 minutes. For quicker setting, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 10 days. Freeze for longer storage.