Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Peanut Butter
These Chocolate No-Bake Cookies with Peanut Butter are chewy, fudgy, and loaded with oats, cocoa, and creamy peanut butter. They come together in minutes on the stovetop—no baking required! Great for after-school snacks, potlucks, or when you need a sweet fix in a hurry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups quick oats
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Prep your space:
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
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Make the chocolate mixture:
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In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it reaches a full rolling boil, let it boil for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Add the peanut butter and oats:
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Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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Add oats and mix until fully coated.
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Scoop and set:
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Let cookies cool at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes until set.
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Notes
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Quick oats work best, but old-fashioned oats give a chewier texture.
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You can add mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts for fun mix-ins.
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For firmer cookies, store in the fridge.