Classic No-Bake Cookies
Delightful no-bake cookies combining creamy peanut butter and chocolate flavor, topped with chewy oats. Perfect for quick dessert cravings.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Mixture
- ½ c salted butter
- ½ c milk
- 1 ½ c white sugar
- ½ c brown sugar (firmly packed)
- ½ c creamy peanut butter
- 3 c quick oats
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 4 T unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 dash cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Have all of your ingredients measured and ready to go.
- Combine First 4 Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, milk, white sugar, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugars and melt the butter.
- Boil the Mixture: Once the mixture comes to a rolling boil, allow it to boil gently for about 1 to 2 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from Heat: After boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using) until the peanut butter is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Oats: Quickly add the oats to the mixture and stir until they are fully coated.
- Form the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let Set: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes or until firm.
Notes
Cookies are best enjoyed at room temperature alongside a glass of milk. For longer storage, keep in an airtight container, or freeze for up to three months.