Classic No-Bake Cookies
Fudgy, chewy chocolate peanut butter oat cookies made entirely on the stovetop with just seven ingredients. No oven required — ready in under 45 minutes with perfectly set results every time.
- Total Time40 minutes
- Yield24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces (115 g)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
- 1/2 cup milk (120 mL)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (20 g)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (125 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats (300 g)
Instructions
- Melt and Combine the Base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Bring to a Rolling Boil: Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Once at a vigorous boil, set a timer for exactly 1 minute. Continue stirring throughout.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove saucepan from heat immediately. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until completely melted and smooth.
- Fold in the Oats: Add the quick-cooking oats and stir until every oat is coated in the chocolate peanut butter mixture.
- Drop and Set: Working quickly, drop rounded spoonfuls onto wax paper or parchment-lined sheet pans. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm, or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Notes
The 1-minute boil is critical — too short and cookies won’t set; too long and they’ll be dry and crumbly. Use quick-cooking oats, not old-fashioned. Work fast when scooping as the mixture sets quickly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 40
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Protein: 3
