No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are quick and easy to prepare, combining rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and wholesome oats into deliciously fudgy treats. Perfect for when you want a sweet snack without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- ½ cup milk (regular, oat, or cashew)
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (regular or dark)
- 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 granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn’t burn. Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Add Oats and Scoop. Pour the warm chocolate sauce over the old-fashioned oats in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until all oats are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly and allow the oats to absorb some moisture. Then, using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop 1½ tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Chill and Enjoy. Gently press each cookie ball down slightly to flatten them out. Place the baking sheet with the cookies in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the cookies to firm up and develop their signature chewy texture. Once chilled, enjoy these delicious, no-bake treats straight from the fridge.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture and binding.
- Milk alternatives like oat or cashew milk work well for a dairy-free option.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan margarine and ensure your sugars are vegan-friendly.
- Store cookies airtight in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Press the cookies firmly to help them set better when chilled.
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