Description
Indulgent chocolate no bake cookies with peanut butter blend classic comfort and quick satisfaction in one irresistible treat. Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter create a simple dessert that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Incorporate sugar, milk, and cocoa powder, whisking vigorously to prevent scorching and ensure uniform blending.
- Elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil, maintaining constant stirring for precisely 60 seconds to develop rich flavor and proper consistency.
- Remove from heat source and swiftly integrate peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture achieves a glossy, homogeneous texture.
- Fold quick oats into the chocolate mixture, ensuring each oat is thoroughly coated with the decadent sauce.
- Using a spoon, deposit dollops of the cookie mixture onto parchment paper or silicone mat, allowing generous spacing between each cluster.
- Allow cookies to solidify at ambient temperature for 30-45 minutes, or until they reach a firm, slice-able consistency.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture, or preserve in a sealed container at room temperature for up to seven days.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning and ensure even heat distribution when melting butter and mixing ingredients.
- Watch the boiling stage carefully, as overcooking can make cookies dry and crumbly, while undercooking leads to soft, runny texture.
- Opt for natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a less sweet version, which works great for those monitoring sugar intake.
- For gluten-free option, choose certified gluten-free oats to make the recipe safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 41 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg