No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats. Perfect for when you want a delicious chocolate fix without turning on the oven, these cookies set in the fridge and offer a chewy, satisfying texture with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light, packed)
- ½ cup milk (regular, oat, or cashew)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (regular or dark)
- ⅔ cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- ¼ tsp. salt
Instructions
- Make the Base. Add butter to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow it to boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally to ensure everything is well combined and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Add Oats and Scoop. Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the oats in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to coat all the oats evenly with the chocolate sauce. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to slightly thicken, which helps the cookies hold together when scooped. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls.
- Chill and Enjoy. Arrange the cookie balls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press each ball down gently to slightly flatten. Refrigerate the cookies for at least 1 hour to set properly; they can be chilled overnight for the best texture. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy a no-fuss chocolate oatmeal treat.
Notes
- Use regular or plant-based milk according to preference or dietary restrictions.
- Peanut butter can be substituted with almond or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor.
- Make sure to use old-fashioned oats for the best texture; instant oats will result in a softer cookie.
- Cookies must be refrigerated to set properly since they are no-bake.
- For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and ensure all ingredients are processed in a nut-free facility.
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