Ohhh yes 😋🍫🥜 — Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Cookies are an all-time favorite! They’re chewy, fudgy, and full of rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter — and the best part? No oven needed! They come together in just minutes and set up as they cool.
Here’s the classic foolproof recipe:
🍪 Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
(Makes about 24 cookies)
Ingredients
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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½ cup milk
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups quick oats (use old-fashioned for a chewier texture)
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare baking surface
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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper.
2. Boil the chocolate mixture
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In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
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Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring often.
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Once it reaches a boil, boil for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
⏱️ This step is key! Boiling too long makes cookies dry; too short makes them soft and won’t set properly.
3. Add flavor & oats
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Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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Add oats and mix until fully coated and thick.
4. Scoop and cool
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Drop heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared paper (about 2 tablespoons each).
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Let cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, or until set.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Use chunky peanut butter for extra texture.
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Add ½ cup shredded coconut or chopped nuts for variety.
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To make them extra fudgy, reduce oats to 2½ cups.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week (or freeze up to 3 months).
Would you like me to give you a chocolate-only version (without peanut butter) next — the old-fashioned “fudgey no-bake cookies”?
