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Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

These Chocolate No-Bake Cookies are the perfect summer cookie or a fast cookie for any time. Their chocolate peanut butter flavors are a hit with everyone.
Prep Time15 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, cookies, dessert, no bake cookies, peanut butter
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

  • SMARTAKE 200 Pcs Parchment Paper Baking Sheets, 12x16 Inches Non-Stick Precut Baking Parchment, Perfect for Baking Grilling Air Fryer Steaming Bread Cup Cake Cookie and More (Unbleached)
  • LIFETOWE Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 15 - Includes 7 Nesting Metal Measuring Cups, 8 Magnetic Measuring Spoons set - Ideal Kitchen Gadgets for Cooking and Baking Needs
  • JUNADAEL J Cookie Scoop Set, Include 1 Tablespoon/ 2 Tablespoon/ 3 Tablespoon, Cookie Dough Scoop, Cookie Scoops for Baking set of 3, 18/8 Stainless Steel, Soft Grip

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter like JIF
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick oats

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet or large cutting board with wax paper. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Stirring often, bring to a boil over medium heat. Let the mixture boil at a full, rolling boil for 90 seconds (be sure to set a timer!)
  • Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the oats and stir well to combine.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons), drop cookies onto prepared parchment or wax paper. You can flatten them into a thick disc shape using the bottom of a glass or leave them in mounds.
  • Allow the cookies to set before serving. They are normally hardened within 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 2 | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g