Description
Irresistible peanut butter no bake cookies blend creamy richness with chocolate’s deep allure, creating a quick dessert that requires zero oven time. Cool kitchen magic delivers sweet satisfaction when combined ingredients chill into perfectly textured treats you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (270g) quick oats
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
Binding/Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (30g) cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare a clean, flat workspace lined with parchment paper to create a cool surface for the no-bake cookies.
- Combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking continuously to create a smooth, integrated base.
- Allow the mixture to reach a vigorous boil, maintaining a steady temperature for precisely 60 seconds while stirring intermittently to prevent scorching.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a delicate sprinkle of salt, stirring until the texture becomes uniformly glossy and well-blended.
- Gently fold in the oats, ensuring each rolled grain is thoroughly coated with the rich chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Using a measured spoon or cookie scoop, deposit uniform portions of the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper, creating consistent rounds.
- Softly press down on each cookie with the back of a spoon to create a slight indentation and more compact shape.
- Let the cookies rest at room temperature, allowing them to solidify and develop a perfect chewy consistency for approximately 35-40 minutes.
- Once set, transfer the cookies to a serving plate and enjoy the decadent, no-bake treat.
Notes
- Prevent burning by stirring the mixture constantly and using medium heat for even melting.
- Adjust the texture by adding more oats if the mixture seems too runny or more milk if it’s too thick.
- Experiment with alternative nut butters like almond or cashew for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- For a healthier version, swap refined sugar with honey or maple syrup and use dark cocoa powder to reduce sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg