No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Quick and healthy no-bake cookies made with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 2/3 cups Sugar
- 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Quick Cook Oats
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oats: In a large bowl, add the oats and salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Make the Chocolate Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for one minute.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove from heat, add peanut butter and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
- Combine with Oats: Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well coated.
- Form the Cookies: Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Drop the mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
- Cool and Store: Allow cookies to cool completely and then refrigerate to firm up.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: no bake cookies, chocolate cookies, peanut butter cookies, healthy snacks, meal prep snacks