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Chocolate No Bake Cookies Recipe

These chocolate no bake cookies are so easy and quick to make and are the perfect treat to have on hand during the holidays and beyond! Made with chocolate, peanut butter and oats, these no bake cookies really are the best!
Prep Time10 minutes
Resting time30 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 cookies
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • 2 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams (1 stick)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar 400 grams
  • ½ cup milk 114 grams, at least 2%
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter 135 grams
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 3 cups quick oats 267 grams

Instructions

  • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Add the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt to a large saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using); mix until incorporated.
    ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Add the oats and mix will.
    3 cups quick oats
  • Working quickly, drop by tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets and let the cookies completely set/cool. If desired, flatten the mounds slightly with a spoon.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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Notes

  • Be sure to line your baking trays with parchment so that the cookies are easily removed.
  • The milk mixture only needs to boil for one minute. Don't boil it any longer or it can affect the texture of the cookies.
  • Mix the dough really well, everything should be incorporated and you can easily do this by hand.
  • The cookies will take about 30 minutes to fully set, so be patient!
Storage: Store chocolate no bake cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg