Easy No Bake Cookies
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Easy No Bake Cookies
Description
The recipe starts by boiling sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk to dissolve and meld the chocolatey base. Once off the heat, peanut butter and vanilla are stirred in until smooth, then quick-cooking oats are folded in. Shaping spoonfuls onto parchment and allowing them to cool produces individual cookies that hold their shape without baking.
The use of quick oats results in softer, chewier cookies compared to old-fashioned oats, which yield a firmer texture. These no-bake cookies are convenient when avoiding oven use or for a quick chocolate treat. They are ideal for serving at room temperature as a snack or dessert.
Storage instructions note that the cookies keep well at room temperature for up to a week, or longer refrigerated. This simple method offers an approachable way to enjoy chocolate peanut butter cookies with minimal equipment and fuss.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats quick-cooking
Instructions
- Combine sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once it comes to a boil, start a timer and boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth, then stir in oats.
- Drop heaping tablespoons onto a parchment paper–lined cookie sheet and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Refrigeration extends shelf life to about two weeks.
- Quick-cooking oats yield a softer, chewier cookie; old-fashioned oats produce a firmer texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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