These no bake cookies are the ultimate easy dessert—no oven, no mixer, and no fancy ingredients required. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re rich, chocolatey, and perfectly chewy with peanut butter and oats. Whether you’re short on time or just don’t want to turn on the oven, this recipe is a go-to favorite 🍪
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 How to Make No Bake Cookies
- Prepare your surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil the base: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat: Take the pan off the heat and quickly stir in peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and oats.
- Scoop: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper.
- Set: Let cookies cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
- Enjoy!
⭐ Tips for Perfect No Bake Cookies
- Boil exactly 1 minute—too short and they won’t set, too long and they’ll be dry
- Use quick oats, not old-fashioned oats
- Let cookies cool completely before moving them
- Store in an airtight container
🍫 Variations
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter
- Add shredded coconut
- Mix in mini chocolate chips after cooling slightly
- Make them dairy-free with plant-based butter and milk
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Cookie)
Makes ~24 cookies, approximate values
- Calories: 180
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Sugar: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
❤️ Why You’ll Love These No Bake Cookies
- No oven required
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Perfect for beginners
- Great for parties, potlucks, or quick treats
These classic no bake cookies are nostalgic, easy, and always a hit. Save this recipe, pin it for later, and enjoy a sweet treat without the extra effort 🍪✨
I hope you enjoyed learning about how to make this easy recipe! If you liked this one, you should check out my Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe and the rest of my blog. If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected]
