Growing up, my mom always made these classic chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies. They have a moist and chewy texture full of rich peanut butter and decadent chocolate and are an oh-so-tasty treat.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE COOKIES INGREDIENTS
You’ll need:
3 cups quick-cooking oats
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
2 cups of sugar
½ cup of milk
¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup of creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR NO BAKE COOKIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER
NUT-FREE: Substitute sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter if you want to make these cookies nut-free.
ALMOND BUTTER: You can also use almond butter in place of peanut butter if you want an almond version of this simple recipe.
OATS: We would recommend quick-cooking oats rather than old-fashioned oats for this no-bake recipe.
MIX-INS: Add raisins, coconut, or chocolate chips to this great treat for more fun surprises in every bite.
HOW TO MAKE NO BAKE COOKIES
These peanut butter chocolate no bakes are a classic treat that are so easy to make, you don’t even need an oven.
These delicious cookies have the perfect balance of sweetness and salty flavor thanks to creamy peanut butter, sugar, and oats. Preparing them could not be simpler.
Here’s how you make our recipe for no bake cookies with peanut butter:
STEP ONE: Stir together quick oats and salt in a large bowl and then set them aside.
STEP TWO: In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, whisk together the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa. Bring the butter and sugar mixture to a boil for about a minute and then remove from the heat.
STEP THREE: Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
STEP FOUR: Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until combined.
STEP FIVE: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a medium cookie scoop.
HOW TO SERVE THIS RECIPE FOR NO-BAKE COOKIES
Whip up a batch of these no bake chocolate peanut butter cookies the next time you are craving that magical combination of chocolate and peanut butter. They would be the perfect treat for after-school snacks, along with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of rich whipped hot chocolate.
HOW TO STORE NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
IN THE FRIDGE: Let the peanut butter chocolate cookies cool on the countertop and then store them in the refrigerator once the cookies are cool and dry.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze these sweet cookies. Just make sure they’re stored in an airtight container, so they don’t get freezer burn. I would remove them before serving to allow the cookies to thaw.
I’m sure your family will love these delicious chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies as much as we do. Moist, soft, and chewy, they are bursting with chocolate and peanut butter. The best part is with just a handful of simple ingredients, and a few minutes, this favorite cookie will be ready in no time.
Ingredients
3 cups quick cook oats
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, unsalted
2 cups sugar
½ cup milk
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, stir together the oats and salt. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, whisk together the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
Bring the mixture to a boil for about a minute and then remove from heat.
Whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until combined.
Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Drop the cookies onto the wax paper using a medium cookie scoop.
Let the cookies cool on the countertop. Store in the refrigerator once cookies are cool and dry.
Notes
If using salted butter rather than unsalted butter, do not add any additional salt!
Make sure you have your other ingredients measured and ready to stir in as soon as the chocolate comes off the heat.
Don’t overcook the chocolate mixture. Otherwise, it will become too thick, and you will end up with crumbly cookies.
It’s VERY important you let them cool on the countertop before putting them in the fridge, or they will become gooey.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
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