No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with chocolatey goodness. Made with a simple mix of butter, sugar, cocoa, and milk, they come together in minutes. Peanut butter and oats add texture and flavor, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Wax or parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Timer
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring occasionally until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Let it boil for exactly two minutes, then remove from heat.
- Quickly stir in the quick oats, peanut butter, and vanilla until well combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop the mixture onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet, working quickly before it firms up.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Boiling for less than two minutes may result in soft cookies, while overboiling can make them dry and crumbly.
- Quick oats work best for a chewy texture, while old-fashioned oats will make the cookies more textured.