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No Bake Cookies
4.7 from 237 votes

No Bake Cookies

These no bake cookies combine oats with a cocoa-sugar-butter syrup, melted peanut butter, and vanilla to create soft, chewy treats without turning on the oven. Quick-cooked on the stovetop, the mixture sets upon cooling to form chocolatey, peanut butter-flavored cookie clusters. Using quick oats provides the ideal tender texture, while the peanut butter adds richness and binding. These cookies can be chilled for firmer texture and stored refrigerated for several days.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • ¾ cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • 3 cups oats quick cooking

Instructions

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  1. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa. Stir until the butter is melted.
  3. Bring the mixture to a full boil and allow it boil for 90 seconds (I highly recommend setting a timer). Immediately remove the pan from heat.
  4. Add in the peanut butter and vanilla and stir until the peanut butter is melted.
  5. Add oats and stir to fully incorporate.
  6. Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), drop cookies onto prepared baking sheets. If desired, use a spoon, or the bottom of a glass to slightly flatten and shape into round cookies.
  7. Allow cookies to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use quick oats for the ideal cookie texture; rolled oats will alter chewiness.
  • Jif or similar peanut butters help cookies set properly; natural peanut butter may not firm up well.
  • Cookies can be refrigerated up to 3 days in an airtight container and are enjoyed chilled.
  • Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.