Easy No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Cookies
A quick and easy no-bake cookie recipe that combines oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder for a perfectly chewy chocolate treat ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (130 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and measure out all ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and milk. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Once the mixture reaches a gentle boil, let it bubble for exactly 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in cocoa powder and peanut butter until fully combined and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Immediately add rolled oats to the chocolate mixture and stir until every oat is coated and the mixture thickens.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly if desired.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 5 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
Boil the sugar mixture for exactly 1 minute to achieve the right chewy texture. Use rolled oats instead of quick oats for better chewiness. Stir quickly after adding cocoa and peanut butter to keep the mixture smooth. Chill cookies in the fridge to set properly. Adjust sugar carefully to avoid crumbly cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake cookies, chewy chocolate cookies, quick snacks, peanut butter cookies, easy dessert