This Easy No Bake Cookies Recipe is so simple to make and has the most delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
Growing up, we made these cookies all the time and now my kids get to enjoy them. They are the perfect combination of oats, peanut butter and chocolate and each bite is amazing.
They can be made entirely on the stove top and no baking is required. This is the easiest cookie recipe ever to make. I have also been making Nutella No Bake Cookies for years.
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Why We Love This Recipe
In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy these cookies and most of that time is letting them set and harden. They are so quick and easy. The most difficult thing about this recipe is waiting for them to cool so you can eat one.
Anytime we want a sweet treat and need it fast, this is the recipe we make. It is so delicious and easy without hardly any work. You don’t have to turn on the oven!
Ingredients
- Butter. Salted, real butter.
- Cocoa Powder. Unsweetened
- Milk. You can use whole milk, skim milk or even non-dairy milk such as almond milk.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract is best.
- Peanut Butter. Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy texture.
- Quick Oats. Don’t use old fashioned oats.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page for Chocolate Peanut Butter cookies.
How to Make No Bake Cookies
- Step 1 – Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Next, in a medium saucepan over medium heat combine butter, cocoa, sugar, and milk. Cook stirring frequently until it reaches a full boil. Allow mixture to boil 60 seconds without stirring.
Step 3. Then remove from heat, immediately add in vanilla, peanut butter and quick oats. Stir mixture until combined and use a medium cookie scoop to drop mixture on the sheet pan. Finally, let the cookies rest at room temperature until set on the prepared baking sheets. You can place in the fridge if you are in a hurry.
Storage
Store Peanut Butter No Bake cookies in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature. Either will work but I prefer to use a container.
I think the cookies stay in better shape that way.
Frequently Asked Questions
These will last up to a week stored properly. However, they never last long in our house because we all gobble them up fast.
They are so amazing and creamy. Each bite has the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter for the best cookie.
Typically, if the cookies are gooey and too soft you did not boil them long enough. Make sure to not skip that step as they do need to boil for a certain amount of time for the cookies to reach the desired consistency.
You can put them in the refrigerator or freezer to harden the cookies. This will help them take shape a little better. However, it won’t fix it entirely as they still will not have the consistency if they were hardened initially.
Yes, you can freeze no bake cookies. Prepare the cookies as indicated and place on a baking sheet. Allow the cookies to freeze for about an hour then place in a ziplock freezer bag.
They will stay fresh for about 3 months. See Can you freeze no bake cookies for more tips.
Expert Tips
- Baking Liners – Another handy kitchen item I like to use are these baking liners for the cookies. Cleanup is easy and they work great. We use the baking liners all the time, so they get a ton of use.
- Parchment Paper – If you prefer a disposable option, you can also use parchment paper. Just use what you have on hand or you prefer. These are very simple to make.
- Boiling Mixture – Combine the mixture to a boil for one minute. Make sure the mixture is at a rolling boil for exactly 60 seconds. I always set a timer. Heat and stir the chocolate mixture.
- Quick Cooking Oats – We do not recommend using old fashioned oats, only use rolling oats for this recipe.
- Follow Recipe – Follow the recipe exactly as it indicates so the cookies set correctly.
- Peanut Butter – We recommend using creamy peanut butter and not natural peanut butter. You can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer the extra crunch.
Try More No Bake Recipes
- No Bake Cinnamon Corn Flake Cereal Bars Recipe
- No Bake Cheerios Bars Recipe
- Cornflake Cookies Recipe
- Avalanche Cookies
- Quick and Easy Fruity Pebble Bars Recipe
- Rolo Pretzel Sandwich Recipe
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Easy No Bake Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats (don't use old fashioned oats)
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or set out approximately 29 cupcake liners.
- In a 2.5 to 3 quart medium saucepan combine butter, sugar, cocoa, and milk.
- Set over medium heat, and cook stirring frequently until it reaches a full boil.
- Allow mixture to boil 60 seconds without stirring.
- Remove from heat, immediately add in vanilla, peanut butter and quick oats.
- Stir mixture until well combined then, using a medium (2 Tbsp) cookie scoop or two spoons drop mixture onto lined baking sheets or into cupcake liners.
- Allow to rest at room temperature until set, about 20 – 30 minutes (to speed up setting refrigerate).
Amazing Cookie’s
These are my favorite cookie to make! So easy and good!