Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
These Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious. With a rich chocolatey flavor, chewy oats, and creamy peanut butter, they’re perfect for when you crave dessert without the hassle of baking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk any type
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace:
- Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- Heat the sweet mixture:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture melts and begins to boil. Let it boil for 1 minute.
- Add the flavors:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Incorporate the oats:
- Stir in the quick-cooking oats until evenly coated.
- Scoop the cookies:
- Using a spoon, drop small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let them set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for quicker setting.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, store the cookies in the refrigerator.
- Customize the recipe with add-ins like shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of sea salt.
- If the cookies don’t set, it’s likely due to underboiling. Ensure the sugar mixture boils for a full 1 minute.