No Bake Cookies
Easy No Bake Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Be sure to follow the recipe exactly to get the best result.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Cooling time15 minutes mins
Total Time12 minutes mins
Course: cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: no bake cookies
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Erica Walker
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
Measure out oats, peanut butter, and vanilla into a mixing bowl. Don't mix.
Mix butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa together in a heavy saucepan and bring to a full boil. Allow to boil for one full minute (set a timer). Remove from heat.
Quickly stir in the rolled oats, peanut butter, and vanilla.
Drop by spoonfuls or cookie scoop onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or wax paper as quickly as possible. Cool 20-30 minutes.
Recipe tips:
- Measure ingredients exactly and watch boiling time carefully to get best results.
- Use a quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Optional additions: 1/4 cup coconut, chocolate chips, chopped nuts.
- Store no bake cookies at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
- Place cookies in an airtight container or a Ziplock bag and freeze for up to two months.
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg