Description
Chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies deliver pure indulgence without heating up the kitchen. Sweet, creamy morsels meld rich flavors that melt in your mouth and satisfy cravings instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups quick oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredient:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a chilled surface by laying out parchment paper on a flat baking sheet, ensuring a smooth workspace for cookie formation.
- Combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, creating a rich chocolate base that will bind the cookie ingredients together.
- Heat the chocolate mixture over medium flame, stirring continuously to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, glossy consistency that bubbles gently.
- Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, maintain the heat for precisely 60 seconds, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a deep, robust flavor profile.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from heat and swiftly incorporate peanut butter, transforming the liquid mixture into a creamy, nutty concoction.
- Vigorously fold in vanilla extract and salt, which will enhance the overall taste and provide a subtle depth to the sweet treat.
- Gently introduce oats into the mixture, stirring until each grain is evenly coated and the texture becomes thick and cohesive.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, deposit uniform dollops onto the prepared parchment-lined sheet, creating rustic, free-form circles.
- Allow the cookies to rest and solidify at room temperature, giving them time to set into delectable, fudgy morsels.
- Once completely cooled and firm, transfer the no-bake cookies to an airtight container, where they will maintain their delightful texture for several days.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version that’s perfect for school lunches or allergy-friendly gatherings.
- Adjust oat texture by using quick-cooking or rolled oats depending on your preferred cookie consistency – quick oats create smoother cookies while rolled oats provide more hearty crunch.
- Control sweetness levels by reducing sugar slightly or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a more natural flavor profile.
- Enhance nutrition by sprinkling chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit on top before cookies completely set, adding extra texture and wellness boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg