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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cookies

These easy no bake chocolate peanut butter oat cookies are a quick sweet treat when you don't want to turn on the oven. And, you probably have most, if not all, of the ingredients already in your pantry!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 28 Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 C quick oats
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 C butter, unsalted
  • 1 2/3 C sugar
  • 1/2 C whole milk
  • 1/4 C cocoa powder
  • 1 C creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats and salt, set aside.
  • In a saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa. Stir so everything is combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into your bowl with the oats and stir until well combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Using a medium scoop, drop the cookies about 1 inch apart.
  • Let the cookies cool on the countertop for about an hour.
  • Store in the refrigerator once the cookies have cooled and set. They will keep for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • If you're using salted butter, omit the salt from the ingredient list.
  • Only boil the mixture for 1 minute. Any longer will result in crumbly cookies.
  • Have all your ingredients measured and ready to go. This recipe comes together quick!
  • Only cool on the countertop, not the refrigerator as the cookies will not set properly.