Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe
Delightfully rich and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies combine the comforting flavors of cocoa and peanut butter with quick oats for a chewy, satisfying treat. Perfect for when you want a sweet snack without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Topping
- Sprinkles, as desired
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder to a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter melts completely and the mixture is well combined.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently. Allow it to boil for 60 seconds to ensure proper cooking and consistency.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the quick cooking oats, chunky peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Form Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into individual cookies.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle the tops of each cookie with sprinkles to add color and texture.
- Set Cookies: Let the cookies set at room temperature for 1 hour or place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Quick cooking oats are essential for the right texture; avoid using steel-cut oats.
- Boiling the mixture for 60 seconds is crucial for the cookies to set properly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For a softer cookie, reduce chilling time or serve shortly after setting.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter with smooth if preferred.
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