Description
Fudgy, rich, and done in just 10 minutes—these chocolate no bake cookies are a pantry-friendly treat passed down through generations.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare a sheet of waxed or parchment paper on the counter.
2. Place hot pads and oven mitts nearby for safety.
3. Add oats, peanut butter, and vanilla to a bowl but do not stir.
4. In a saucepan, mix butter, sugar, cocoa, and milk. Bring to a full boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce to a low boil and cook for 3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and immediately stir in oats, peanut butter, and vanilla.
7. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
8. Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto prepared paper.
9. Allow cookies to set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
10. Store in an airtight container once fully set.
Notes
Do not overcook—boiling too long will make them dry.
Don’t undercook either, or they may not set.
Quick oats give the best texture.
Fridge cooling helps speed things up but isn’t required.
This is a four-generation family favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg