No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until melted and smooth.
- Stir in oats and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper. Let cool and set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Who doesn’t love a good cookie? But sometimes, the thought of turning on the oven and waiting for them to bake can be daunting. That’s where these no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies come in! They’re easy to make, require minimal ingredients, and are ready to eat in no time.
To start, combine granulated sugar, unsalted butter, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. This step is crucial to ensure that the cookies set properly.
Next, remove the mixture from heat and stir in creamy peanut butter until it’s melted and smooth. This is where the magic happens – the peanut butter adds a rich and nutty flavor to the cookies.
Then, stir in quick-cooking oats and vanilla extract until everything is well combined. The oats give the cookies a chewy texture and make them more filling.
Now comes the fun part – drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper. Let them cool and set for at least 30 minutes before serving. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some sea salt or chopped peanuts on top for added flavor and texture.
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack. They’re also great for those hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven. Plus, they’re a crowd-pleaser – who can resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Give them a try and see for yourself!