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Three no bake cookies on a plate, topped with caramel and coconut flakes. Ready to eat no bake cookies.

No Bake Cookies

These no-bake cookies are a quick and easy treat. They combine oats, peanut butter, and chocolate for a satisfying flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups rolled oats

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for exactly 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add rolled oats and stir until well combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Let the cookies cool and set completely before serving.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.