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No-Bake Cookies

These No-Bake Cookies are the perfect dessert when you're short on time. You just need a pot and a stovetop, and voila...10 minutes to a whole batch of delectable chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies.
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword How to Make No Bake Cookies, No Bake Cookie Recipe, no bake cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 176kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups oats use old-fashioned oats. If using quick oats, reduce by 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Pre-measured all the ingredients because this process goes quickly.
  • Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large pot over high heat, bring butter, milk, and sugar to a boil. Stir while boiling for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Quickly stir in the remaining ingredients until combined.
  • Immediately use a cookie scoop to place scoops of dough on prepared baking sheets.
  • Allow 5-10 minutes to set and cool before enjoying.

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Notes

Storage Instructions

  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
  • Make Ahead: Great to prep a day in advance — they stay chewy.
  • Freezer: Freeze on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Store up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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