Description
These No-Bake Cookies are my all-time favorite treat—rich, chocolatey, peanut buttery, and ready in minutes with no oven required! After years of trial and error, this recipe delivers perfect cookies that set every time. A must-try for busy days or quick dessert cravings.
Ingredients
2 cups sugar
½ cup milk (any kind, 2% recommended)
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups quick oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter (no-stir recommended)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large pot, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Whisk over medium heat until mixture reaches a full boil.
2. Once boiling, stop whisking and allow to boil for exactly 1 minute. This ensures the cookies set properly.
3. Remove pot from heat. Stir in the oats until evenly coated.
4. Add peanut butter and mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Spoon the warm mixture onto parchment or wax paper to form cookies.
7. Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use quick oats for best texture—old-fashioned oats can result in crumbly cookies.
Boiling time is critical: overcooking leads to dry cookies, undercooking results in gooey ones that won’t set.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
You can also add a pinch of salt or chopped nuts for variation.