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A plate of homemade chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies with a rich, fudgy texture and visible oats, arranged on a white surface. These classic no-bake cookies are easy to make, require no oven, and have a perfect chewy consistency.
Jana Rae

Classic No-Bake Cookies: Whip up these quick, chocolatey, and chewy cookies in under 10 minutes! Made with cocoa, oats, and peanut butter, they’re perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without turning on the oven. Easy, versatile, and utterly delicious! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Setting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  2. Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.
  3. Boil the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, fold in the oats until fully coated.
  5. Scoop the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart.
  6. Set the Cookies: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, or until firm. For faster setting, place them in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Boiling Time: Boiling for exactly 1 minute is crucial for the cookies to set properly.
  • Humidity: On humid days, the cookies may take longer to set. Refrigerate to speed up the process.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Customizations:
    • Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter or cookie butter instead of peanut butter.
    • Extra Chocolatey: Stir in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips before scooping.
    • Coconut Twist: Add ½ cup shredded coconut for extra texture.
    • Healthier Option: Replace sugar with honey or maple syrup and use natural peanut butter.