These classic chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies are the perfect treat. Chocolate and peanut butter combine to make the best cookie ever!
I know, you may not think this is a very special recipe, but it really is. I feel like everyone should have an awesome no-bake recipe because there are times you just need it. Like when you need a last minute treat to bring somewhere, or when you have something baking in your oven but you still want to make cookies, or when you want something that everyone is guaranteed to love.That's the truth. I've never met anyone who doesn't like these.
Except my mom who just informed me that she hates them as much as okra.
That doesn't even make sense. That's pure craziness! Moving on...
These come together really quick and you most likely have all the ingredients in your pantry already. Make sure you measure the oats out first so you're not rushing to do that while the chocolate is hot. Also, make sure you have a clear counter and put out wax paper to drop the cookies on.
I use a greased cookie scoop to portion these out onto wax paper because it makes them more consistent in size than using a spoon. That's definitely not necessary though. Use what you have.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Once you add all the ingredients to the pan it takes about 6 minutes before it comes to a boil. Just be patient and don't be tempted to turn it up. Once it starts boiling, I've found that exactly 4 minutes is perfect. I know that seems precise, but it does make a difference. Any less than that and they might not set properly and any more and they can become dry. Its also important to make sure your heat is only at medium. Any higher and 4 minutes is much too long.
I send these to my dad for his birthday and Christmas every year and he always eats them for breakfast. I mean, they do have peanut butter, oatmeal, and milk in them. That qualifies them as breakfast food I'm pretty sure.
These may be simple, but it's a cookie I will never stop making. The peanut butter and chocolate work so well together and the oats give it the perfect texture.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bakes
Ingredients
- 3 cups oats old fashioned or quick
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Measure oats into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine butter, milk, sugar, peanut butter, and cocoa.
- Stir together over medium heat (no higher) until fully combined. Don't quit stirring.
- Once it is boiling while you stir (not just small bubbles around the edge, but a rolling boil) set the timer for 4 minutes.
- Continue stirring constantly making sure to scrap the sides of the pan as needed.
- When the timer goes off, turn off the heat and add vanilla. This will cause the mixture to bubble up. Stir to incorporate.
- Add the oats and mix until completely covered. Try to work fast as the start to harden as they cool.
- Scoop onto wax paper, using a greased cookie scoop if you have one.
- Let fully cool, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Are these cookies something you made growing up?
Launa says
Love this recipe! Setting the timer for 4 minutes really made a difference. My husband said that there were the best no bakes that I have ever made.
Jessica DeMay says
Yayy! Thanks for making them and so glad they were enjoyed 🙂
Melinda says
May your pillow be cold on both sides. Best recipe ever, your instructions were elite. Everytime I've attempted recipes for these cookies it's either over or under cooked. I put less sugar in mine because I prefer it less sweet but other than that they were perfect ! I used old fashioned oats this time but im going to try quick oats next to see the texture differnce. 10/10 I've saved this recipe so I'll never loose it.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks! I'm so glad you loved them 🙂 They can be tricky, but I'm glad this recipe worked for you.
Cadenza Epting says
these were amazing! super quick and easy, hard to mess up! thank you <3
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for making them!
Cheryl Gooden says
Awesome! Made these as kids! We called them Amy nobakes!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cheryl!
patricia DIANE Williams says
waiting for them to cool
Jessica DeMay says
Hope you love them, Patricia!
Shelly Williams says
I make these for my family all the time - they LOVE them!!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Shelly! I'm so glad they're enjoyed!
Margaret says
Perfect !!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Margaret!
Mary says
The best no bake cookies. Thanks Jessica!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Mary! Thanks and I'm so glad you like them!