No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
These No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are an all-time favorite and come together in no time using quick oats and a rich chocolate mixture. If you’re looking for an easy recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth without needing to turn on the oven, these cookies are perfect!
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper; set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the oats and stir until they are thoroughly coated.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in desired sizes.
- Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they are set and firm, approximately 20-30 minutes.
Notes
Pro Tip:
Use a smaller spoon or cookie scoop for mini cookies. When your kid asks for more than one, you can just smile and say yes. They’ll think you're the greatest mom ever—and only you’ll know you cut the portion size in half, LOL!Nutrition
Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 135IUCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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