Yield: 18 cookies
Classic No Bake Cookies
Classic No Bake Cookies are easy to make in minutes with a few ingredients. Everyone will love the chewy fudge texture in these chocolate oatmeal cookies.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
Instructions
- Stir together the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and salt in a large pan over medium heat. Continue to stir until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat slightly until it comes to a full rolling boil.
- Boil for one full minute while you stir a few times. (This helps to melt the sugar down so you end up with creamy cookies.)
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until creamy. Add the oats and stir until coated.
- Use a 3 tablespoons cookie scoop to drop 18 spoonfuls onto wax paper lined trays. You can also use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop to make 36 smaller cookies.
- Let cool completely. Store in a sealed container on the counter.
Notes
- Measure all your ingredients ahead of time. This will make the recipe go smoothly when you start.
- Make sure you use quick cooking oats for this recipe because they hold the cookies together better. If all you have are rolled oats, pulse them in a blender or food processor for a few seconds.
- These cookies set up very quickly. As soon as everything is mixed in, scoop them onto parchment lined trays.
- Skip making these cookies if it is raining or very humid. For some reason the cookies just don't set the same.
- Change up the cookies by adding some shredded sweetened coconut.
- Try these Nutella no bake cookies for a delicious twist.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 267Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 132mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 5g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.