Description
Irresistible peanut butter no bake cookies promise a quick, delightful dessert without oven time. Chocolate and oat lovers will savor this classic treat that delivers rich flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (270g) quick oats
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (30g) cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Line a flat surface with parchment paper for cooling the no-bake cookies, creating an ideal staging area.
- Create Chocolate Base: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder over medium heat, whisking until a smooth, integrated mixture forms, ensuring consistent temperature and preventing scorching.
- Boil and Blend: Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil for exactly 60 seconds, then immediately remove from heat. Swiftly incorporate peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a hint of salt, stirring until the mixture becomes glossy and homogeneous.
- Integrate Oats: Fold the oats into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coating of each grain for optimal flavor distribution.
- Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to deposit uniform portions onto the prepared parchment paper. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon, creating a compact and attractive shape.
- Set and Serve: Allow cookies to rest at room temperature for 35-40 minutes until they solidify into a delectable, chewy consistency. Transfer to a serving plate and indulge in the rich, no-bake delicacy.
Notes
- Quick Boiling Technique: Watch the mixture closely during the 60-second boil to prevent burning, ensuring the sugars caramelize perfectly without scorching.
- Consistent Cookie Sizing: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for uniform cookies, creating even shapes and consistent cooking times.
- Texture Control: Allow cookies to cool completely at room temperature to achieve the ideal chewy-yet-firm texture that makes these no-bake treats special.
- Alternative Ingredient Swaps: Replace regular milk with almond or oat milk for dairy-free version; use gluten-free oats for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg