Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies 🍫🥜

These classic no-bake cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with chocolate and peanut butter flavor. They come together quickly without turning on the oven—perfect for a quick dessert or snack.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: About 24 cookies

Ingredients

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick oats (old-fashioned oats also work for a chewier texture)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cookie Base

1. Line two baking sheets or a countertop with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine:
   • Butter
   • Sugar
   • Milk
   • Cocoa powder
3. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and combined.
4. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.
5. Boil for 1 minute (this helps the cookies set properly).

2. Add Peanut Butter and Oats

1. Remove the saucepan from heat.
2. Stir in:
   • Peanut butter
   • Vanilla extract
   • Salt
3. Add oats and mix until fully coated.

3. Shape the Cookies

1. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the parchment paper.
2. Let cookies cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, or refrigerate until firm.

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup chocolate chips (stir in after removing from heat)
• Chopped peanuts
• Flaky sea salt on top
• Mini marshmallows for a rocky-road version

Storage

• Room Temperature: Up to 1 week in an airtight container.
• Refrigerator: Up to 2 weeks.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Cookie)

• Calories: 170
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 16 g

Tips for Perfect No-Bake Cookies

• Make sure the mixture reaches a true rolling boil before timing the 1 minute—too little boiling can make cookies stay soft and sticky.
• Do not boil too long, or the cookies may become dry and crumbly.
• Use quick oats for the classic soft texture.
• Natural peanut butter can work, but stir it very well first because extra oil may affect the setting.