Chocolate No Bake Cookies

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A stack of four chocolate oat cookies sits on white parchment paper, with a glass of milk in the background.

Simple chocolate no bake cookies made with oatmeal, peanut butter, and cocoa. These no bake treats are a quick way to get a tasty chocolate fix, without the pesky oven.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Resting Time: 50

Servings: Cookies

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats

Instructions

In a 2-quart (or larger) saucepan, add the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a full boil. Once it’s boiling, set a timer for 1 minute.
After 1 minute, turn off the heat and add in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until the peanut butter is completely melted and smooth.
Add the oats and mix until they’re fully coated in the peanut butter chocolate mixture. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes so the oats can absorb the ingredients. This will make the cookies easier to scoop.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per cookie onto the sheets. Leave as mounds or gently flatten into a level disc.
Chill the cookies in the fridge for 45-60 minutes, or let them set at room temperature for about 90 minutes. They’ll be soft, but not sticky, and you can pick them up easily without getting your fingers all dirty.
Store the cookies in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the fridge. If you live in a humid climate, I recommend keeping these chocolate no-bakes in the fridge.

Cuisine Cookies, No Bake Desserts

Course Dessert, Sweet Treats

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