In our kitchen, finding the perfect balance between delicious treats and practicality is essential. When it comes to satisfying your cookie craving without even turning on the oven, there’s nothing quite like a batch of no-bake cookies. So simple to make, no-bake cookies are an easy go-to and you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen already! Today, we’re diving into the art of creating these delectable delights, exploring the ins and outs of a fail-proof no-bake cookie recipe that boasts the rich chocolate peanut butter flavor combination, using no refined sugar!
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We’ve been building our home and landed in a moment of having no working oven. What better way to embrace our chaos and excite our taste buds than whipping up a batch of these simple no-bake oatmeal cookies?
Jump to Recipe Print RecipeHere’s how to make them:
What you need to make Chocolate No-Bake Cookies:
Ingredients:
This amazing recipe requires very basic ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your pantry.
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 2 cups coconut sugar
- 1/4 unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 milk (we use whole milk)
- 3 cups oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (you could try crunchy peanut butter too)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace
Before diving into the recipe, ensure you have all your ingredients measured and ready to go. Having everything at arm’s reach will make the process smoother and more enjoyable. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Combine the Peanut Butter and Oats
In a medium bowl, add oats, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Set aside.
Step 3: Achieve the Perfect Consistency
Stir the butter, coconut sugar, cocoa, and milk together in a saucepan, and cook on medium heat until it boils. Turn the heat down to low and boil at a low rolling boil for 3 minutes.
Step 4: Mix Together
Remove the saucepan from heat and swiftly stir in the old-fashioned oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract from the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, creating a rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor.
Step 5: Forming the No Bake Cookies
Using a medium cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper or wax paper. This step ensures easy removal once the cookies set.
Step 6: Let Them Set
Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they reach the perfect consistency. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes. If you’re in a hurry, placing them in the freezer for a quicker set is an excellent alternative.
Step 7: Saving Your No Bake Cookies for Later
Once your no-bake cookies have set, transfer them to an airtight container or a Ziploc bag for longer storage. The airtight container will keep the cookies fresh and maintain their gooey goodness.
Step 8: Enjoy Your No Bake Cookies
The best way to enjoy is to sit back with a glass of cold milk
Conclusion:
With just a few simple ingredients, you’ve created a batch of irresistible no-bake cookies that are sure to become a household favorite. Whether you’re satisfying your sweet tooth or preparing for a bake sale, this easy no bake cookies recipe offers the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavor without the hassle of baking.
Experiment with different types of oats, old fashioned oats, quick oats, or even gluten-free oats. You can play around with different sweeteners to suit your personal preference (we love coconut sugar) or swap out the creamy peanut butter for chunky for an extra little crunch.
Enjoy the delightful crunch and rich taste of these classic no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies. These gooey cookies are sure to earn their place as an all time favorite recipe.
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No-Bake Cookies
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- mixing bowl
- rubber scraper
- Parchment Paper
- cookie sheet
- airtight container
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter one stick
- 2 cups coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 cups oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace & line your cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add oats, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Stir the butter, coconut sugar, cocoa, and milk together in a saucepan, and cook on medium heat until it boils. Turn the heat down to low and boil at a low rolling boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and swiftly stir in the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract from the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they reach the perfect consistency. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes.
- Once your no-bake cookies have set, transfer them to an airtight container or a Ziploc bag for longer storage.
- Enjoy!
