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No Bake Chocolate Cookies

No bake chocolate cookies combine cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and quick-cooking oats in a stovetop mixture that sets into chewy, chocolatey cookies. Refrigerate them until firm for an easy dessert with no oven required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Refrigerating 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 172
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted, 1 stick
  • 2 cup sugar granulated
  • 0.5 cup milk whole
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.125 tsp salt fine
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cup oats quick-cooking

Equipment

  • 2 baking sheets
  • 1 3-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Add the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt to a 3-quart saucepan and heat over medium, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
  3. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Fold in the oats until evenly coated.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, until the cookies are firm and set.

Notes

For cookies that set properly, bring the mixture to a full rolling boil and boil for 1 minute. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months. For a dairy-free swap, use plant-based butter and milk.