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No-Bake Cookies Recipe

No-Bake Cookies Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight

Classic No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cookies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • Optional: Sea salt flakes chocolate drizzle
  • Suggested Pairings: Coffee milk

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa; boil 1 min.
  • Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and oats; taste and adjust.
  • Drop spoonfuls onto the sheet to form 24 cookies; flatten slightly.
  • Cool 20–30 min at room temp or 10–15 min in fridge.
  • Serve on a white ceramic platter with sea salt, chocolate, and coffee.

Notes

  • Boil exactly 1 min for perfect texture.
  • Store at room temp for 5 days, fridge for 10 days, or freeze for 3 months.
  • Try a gluten-free or nut-free variation.
  • Pair with berries.