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No-Bake Cookies Recipe

How To Make the Best No-Bake Cookies Recipe with Cocoa and Oats


  • Author: Emma Fleming
  • Total Time: 45 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter oat cookies ready in 45 mins! Perfect for quick desserts with no oven needed


Ingredients

Scale

Base Mixture:

  1. ½ cup (115g) butter, sliced

  2. 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

  3. ½ cup (120ml) milk

  4. ¼ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder

Cookie Mixture:

  1. ½ cup (125g) creamy peanut butter

  2. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  3. 3 cups (300g) quick-cooking oats


Instructions

  1. Prepare workspace by lining baking sheets with parchment paper

  2. Create chocolate base by melting butter, sugar, milk and cocoa in saucepan

  3. Bring mixture to rolling boil for exactly 60 seconds

  4. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla

  5. Quickly fold in oats until fully coated

  6. Drop spoonfuls onto prepared sheets and let cool 20-30 minutes

Notes

  • Timing is critical: Boil for exactly 60 seconds

  • For nut-free version: Use sunflower seed butter

  • Storage: Keep in airtight container with parchment between layers

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120 (kcal)
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg