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Easy No-Bake Cookies for Every Sweet Tooth

These easy no-bake cookies are the perfect quick treat, rich with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, recipes for dinner
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick oats

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
  2. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat and let boil for 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add oats and mix until fully combined.
  5. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool until set.

Notes

For a softer texture, reduce oats to 2 1/2 cups. To firm them up faster, place in the fridge.