Description
Indulge in these quick and easy no-bake cookies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. These chocolate oatmeal cookies with a hint of peanut butter are a classic treat that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute without stirring. Remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add oats and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls onto parchment-lined sheet. Let set for 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- For firmer cookies, chill in the refrigerator.
- Substitute crunchy peanut butter for texture or try almond butter.
- Use quick oats for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
