Description
Irresistible chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies deliver a quick dessert without oven hassle. Rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter blend perfectly, creating a sweet treat that satisfies chocolate cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups quick oats or old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Chocolate and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa (Hershey’s Natural Unsweetened Cocoa)
- 1/2 cup milk (skim, 1%, 2%, or whole)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly to prevent scorching.
- Increase heat and allow the mixture to reach a vigorous boil, maintaining the rapid bubbling for precisely 90 seconds while continuously stirring.
- Remove pan from heat and immediately incorporate vanilla extract and peanut butter, mixing until the ingredients form a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Fold oats into the liquid mixture, ensuring complete integration and even distribution throughout the chocolate base.
- Use a spoon to carefully deposit generous dollops of the warm cookie mixture onto a sheet of wax paper, spacing them to prevent merging.
- Let the cookies rest and solidify at ambient temperature for approximately 25-30 minutes, during which they will transform from a glossy liquid state to a firm, delectable treat.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels, ensuring a balanced flavor profile that suits your taste preferences.
- Opt for natural cocoa powder for a richer, more intense chocolate experience that elevates the cookie’s depth.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or sunflower seed butter for those with peanut allergies or seeking alternative flavors.
- Use quick-cooking oats for a smoother texture, preventing a grainy consistency in the final no-bake cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 49 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg