These Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies are a classic, easy-to-make treat that combines rich chocolate and peanut butter with the wholesome goodness of oats. They require no baking, just a few simple steps to bring everything together!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, depending on your preference)
- 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
- Combine the First Four Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir them together over medium heat.
- Boil the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, meaning you should see the bubbles moving vigorously across the surface. Once it reaches this point, let it boil for 1 minute while stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add Peanut Butter and Oats: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the peanut butter is fully melted and combined. Then, add the quick-cooking oats and stir until they’re well-coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Form the Cookies: Line a baking sheet or surface with wax paper or aluminum foil. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the paper, forming small mounds of cookies. You can adjust the size of the cookies depending on your preference.
- Let Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool and set. This should take about 30 minutes to 1 hour. The cookies will firm up as they cool and should be easily removed from the paper once fully set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the cookies are firm, enjoy them as a quick, delicious snack or dessert!
Tips:
- If you like a firmer cookie, you can refrigerate the cookies to help them set faster.
- You can substitute the peanut butter with sunflower butter or almond butter for a different flavor or to accommodate allergies.
- For an added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts into the mixture before spooning out the cookies.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit can also be mixed in for extra flavor variations.
These Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies are perfect for a quick treat, no oven needed! They combine sweetness, nuttiness, and chocolatey goodness in every bite.