Description
No Bake Cookies are a delightful treat that brings together the rich taste of cocoa and creamy peanut butter in a quick, no-fuss recipe. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings, these cookies are simple to make and will become a go-to for gatherings or an easy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened or cut into slices
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out, as the process moves quickly.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Heat the saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until the butter melts.
- Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil, timing it for 1 minute to avoid overcooking.
- Remove from heat, and mix in the peanut butter and vanilla, followed by the oats.
- Scoop cookies onto the prepared sheet pan using a #40 size cookie scoop.
- Allow to cool completely, or refrigerate to speed up cooling, then store in an airtight container.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
Make sure to time the boiling precisely for the perfect cookie texture.
These cookies can be stored for up to a week at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
