No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

These no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies bring together creamy peanut butter, cocoa, oats, and vanilla in one deliciously chewy treat—without ever turning on the oven. Perfect for hot days, quick cravings, or nostalgic kitchen moments.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate peanut butter, easy dessert, no-bake cookies, summer treat

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 30

Servings cookies

Calories 180kcal

Author Ellie

Cost 3

Equipment

medium saucepan
wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
measuring cups
wax or parchment paper
cookie scoop or spoon

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups white granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups rolled oats
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt (optional)

Instructions

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1 full minute. Remove from heat.
Let the mixture cool for 2 minutes. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and optional pinch of salt until smooth.
Fold in rolled oats until fully coated and the mixture thickens slightly.
Drop spoonfuls onto parchment or wax paper and let cool for about 20 minutes until set.

Notes

Use brown sugar for caramel flavor, swap in quick oats for a softer texture, or go dairy-free with vegan butter. Stir in chopped nuts, chia seeds, or mini chocolate chips for a creative twist. Store in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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