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Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

These easy 15-minute chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies require zero oven time and are packed with fudgy, chewy goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats 3 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk constantly until the butter melts and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  3. Stop whisking and allow the mixture to boil undisturbed for exactly 1 minute.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
  5. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until completely combined and smooth.
  6. Mix in the oats and salt until the oats are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
  7. Allow the mixture to sit in the pan for 5 minutes so the oats soak up moisture.
  8. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  9. Drop 1-tablespoon portions of dough onto the lined baking sheets using a spoon.
  10. Flatten the mounds slightly with the back of a spoon if desired.
  11. Refrigerate the cookies for 30 to 60 minutes until they are fully set and firm.

Notes

Boiling time is critical for this recipe. Start your 60-second timer exactly when the mixture reaches a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.