No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

4.69 from 16 votes

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

This No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies recipe is a dream come true for every chocolate lover! Dive into the delightful fusion of creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa, and hearty oats that come together in a treat that requires zero oven time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Chilling Time30

Total Time40

Course: Cookies, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 173kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

½ cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
After 1 minute, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined and the peanut butter has melted.
Add in the oats, stirring until all of the oats are coated with the mixture and everything is well combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. You can make them as large or as small as you prefer. Flatten the cookies slightly with the back of your spoon if you prefer a less "domed" cookie.
Let the cookies sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes.
Once the cookies have hardened, they can be served. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Oats: Ensure you're using old-fashioned rolled oats and not instant oats for the best texture.
Peanut Butter Substitute: If you have an allergy or preference, almond or cashew butter can be used in place of peanut butter.
Cocoa Powder: For a richer chocolate flavor, you can opt for dark cocoa powder.
Setting Time: Depending on the temperature and humidity of your kitchen, the setting time might vary. If they’re taking longer to set, you can place them in the refrigerator to speed up the process.

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