Go Back
Fudgy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies cooling on a piece of wax paper.
Print

Quick & Easy No-Bake Cookies

Need a quick treat? Make these easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies in minutes! Fudgy, chewy, and no oven required. Your new go-to recipe.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
setting time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 155kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk any kind works, including dairy-free
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats

Instructions

Prep Your Station:

  • Before you start, lay out two large sheets of parchment paper or wax paper on your counter. This is where you'll drop the cookies to set, and things move quickly once you start cooking.

Combine Core Ingredients:

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, milk, butter, cocoa powder, and salt.

Bring to a Boil:

  • Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil.

The Critical Minute:

  • Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stop stirring and let it boil for exactly 60 seconds. This step is crucial. Boiling for too long will result in dry, crumbly cookies; not boiling long enough will prevent them from setting properly. Set a timer!

Remove from Heat & Add Flavor:

  • Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the peanut butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

Add the Oats:

  • Quickly stir in the oats until they are evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.

Drop and Set:

  • Working quickly, drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto your prepared parchment paper. Let the cookies sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or until they are firm and completely set. To speed up the process, you can place them in the refrigerator.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 155 kcal
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Sodium: 85mg
    (Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.)