No Bake Cookies with Chocolate and Peanut Butter
These no bake cookies are a family favorite! Kids can help mix these up with ease and will love the chocolate and peanut butter combination.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 mins + 20 min chill
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- ¼ cup of milk
- 1 cup peanut butter (we use this brand)
- 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2.5 – 3 cups quick-cooking oats (we use this brand)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low-medium heat.
- Add the sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a rolling boil, stirring frequently. When the mixture is boiling, stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Stir in the oats.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes or overnight.
- Keep refrigerated until you’re ready to enjoy them.
Notes
Store these cookies in the refrigerator. They will last for up to 2 weeks.