Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies combine the rich flavors of cocoa and peanut butter with the wholesome texture of oats for a quick, delicious treat that requires no oven time. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort, these cookies set quickly and feature a delightful sprinkle topping for added fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes plus 30-60 minutes setting time
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Stir occasionally until the butter has completely melted and all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Boil mixture: Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Allow it to boil for exactly 60 seconds to ensure proper consistency.
- Add mix-ins: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately stir in the quick cooking oats, chunky peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until all components are evenly incorporated.
- Form cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or a dinner spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart as desired.
- Add sprinkles: Quickly and immediately sprinkle the tops of the cookies with your desired sprinkles before the mixture begins to set.
- Set cookies: Allow the cookies to cool and firm up by letting them set at room temperature for about 1 hour or speed up the process by refrigerating them for 30 minutes. Once firm, transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Using quick cooking oats is essential for the right texture; old-fashioned oats may make the cookies too dry or crumbly.
- Be sure to boil the mixture for the full 60 seconds; under-boiling can cause the cookies not to set properly.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a fun and colorful touch to the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a creamier texture, smooth peanut butter can be substituted for chunky peanut butter.
Keywords: no bake cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookies, quick dessert, easy cookies, oatmeal cookies
