These No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are so easy and don’t require an oven. Simply combine the few pantry staple ingredients in a saucepan before scooping small mounds onto a lined pan. Once cooled, you can enjoy this chocolaty peanut butter treat. Yields about 28 to 30 cookies!
I’m not sure which I like better:
a.) That these cookies have peanut butter, chocolate and oatmeal in them.
b.) for the fact that they didn’t require me turning on my oven.
Or c.) This would be the the one I’d probably pick – because they take all of a 5 minutes to prepare and all of 1 minute to consume!
They will leave you stunned and amazed that it only took eight, yes eight pantry-ready ingredients to get you there! I personally like my no-bakes with a hot cup of coffee. However, my girls dunked them in milk. Either way you can’t go wrong.
The only hard part, is finding it in you to share them! But then again nobody says you have to.
To Make These No Bake PB Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies You Will Need:
- white sugar
- salted butter
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- whole milk
- old-fashioned rolled oats
- crunchy peanut butter
- pure vanilla extract
Pro Tip: Measure and set up all your ingredients so they’re ready to go. This recipe moves fast, so it’s best to be prepared!
Into a medium sauce pan, add the 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup (or 1 stick) salted butter and 4 tablespoons all-natural high fat cocoa powder.
Pour in 1/2 cup whole milk.
Next, stir and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once it’s there start the timer for a minute and thirty seconds. Not a minute under or over.
Next, add in 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup of crunchy peanut butter. I add this last only because I don’t want to splash the hot chocolate mixture onto myself. Because knowing me, I totally would… and it would hurt.
Next, stir until the peanut butter is melted and all the ingredients are mixed throughout. Lastly, add in 1-1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. If this wasn’t scorching hot, I’d so stick a spoon and eat this as is. True story.
Line 2 rimmed sheet pans with a silicone mat, wax paper or parchment paper.
Using a rounded scoop and measure out each cookie and place onto the prepared pans. I gently press the scoop on the top of each cookie to slightly flatten.
Let cool for 30 minutes to an hour or until they’ve solidified and can be easily removed using a spatula.
So simple. So good!
How To Store No-Bake Cookies:
Store these No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies in an air-tight container between layers of parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.
How Long Will No-Bake Cookies Last?
If stored properly (in the fridge or on the counter) these cookies will last up to 2 weeks.
Can You Freeze No-Bake Cookies?
Yes! Simply flash freeze for a few hours or overnight on a rimmed baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe container. No-bake cookies will last up to 6 months in the freezer. Simply pop the desired amount of cookies into the fridge to thaw overnight.
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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line 2baking sheets with a silicone mat, parchment or wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan; add the sugar, butter, cocoa powder and milk. Stir and bring up to a rolling boil. The second it reaches that rolling boil, start a timer for 1 minute and 30 seconds, carefully keep stirring.
- When the time is up, remove from the heat and add in the oats and peanut butter. Mix until the peanut butter is melted and all the ingredients are combined. Lastly add in the vanilla.
- Using a rounded scoop and measure out each cookie and place onto the prepared pans. I gently press the scoop on the top of each cookie to slightly flatten.
- Let cool for 30 minutes to an hour or until they've solidified and can be easily removed using a spatula. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
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not only its simple but looks so delicious.
These have always been one of my all-time favs…so addicting!
Oh I just love how these cookies are no back! They look really good. Peanut butter is always a winner in my book
I love the idea of these cookies- what a fantastic after school treat! We're not fans of coconut in my house, however. If I left it out, do you think I could just increase the amount of oats in the recipe?
Yes Renee! I would just substitute a cup of oatmeal for the coconut! I just re-read the recipe and I use old fashioned oats… just so you know 🙂
These cookies look so good and I like that they are no-bake!! Do you think they would still turn out okay if I didn't use as much sugar or used a sugar substitute?
I make these all the time for Aaron. They are his favorite!!! I never thought to add coconut though!! YUM!!!
Stephanie, I'm not a fan of sugar substitutes… so I wont be much help there. But go ahead and decrease the sugar a little, like maybe to 1-1/4 cup and see if you like it. 🙂
We call those "bear turds" around here. Love them!
Amy @ A Little Nosh
Oh my gosh Amy! That is so disgusting and hilarious at the same time!! HA!!!
I've got to give these little no bake wonders a chance. I don't know what it was – but I tried to make them once, and they never set. Ever…. 72 hours later never. Lol. Yours look like they came out perfect and make me want to take them on for round 2.
Love no bake cookies. Looks so delicious.
Kita~ I think it has to do with the amount of time you let it boil for. Anything short of a minute and a half will leave them runny, and anything over could make them dry. Go for round two girl! YOU CAN DO IT!
I know these cookies. My twin sister &I used to made them on Saturdays for my Dad. They are a part of my childhood. We loved them. Never lasted long. I can see from the all important shine of the cookies in your photos that you got them just right. Bravo!
I love chocolate cookies!Actually,who doesn't?
Such a simple recipe,greatly fuss free since it requires no oven and quick too!Thank you for sharing,love it so much,sharing it with my twitter followers too!:-)
i can never make no bakes like my moms 🙂 they're one of my favorite cookies! but hers are always pure cocoa (no pb) – so good! these look perfect.
Mmm…mine are cooling now! Just made them, and am making yur banana bread now! x
So, so good! I made them for my book club last night and they were a hit… There was a lineup to bring the leftovers home, so I guess I'll have to make more for me 🙂
Ps… Good call on the 1min 30 boil- that was indeed perfect, mine turned out fudgey without being runny or dry. And, the tops of the cookies remained appealingly shiny when they cooled! I love easy recipes that
I love these! My family called them mo' cookies because you always wanted more!
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May 27, 2016
Is the 4T. of cocoa correct for the no bake cookie recipe? Please advise as I would like to make these cookies this weekend. Thank you in advance:)
Hi Trish! Yes! 4 tablespoons is correct. Enjoy!
Oh these are so delicious! Made them this morning for my husbands birthday. I was looking for a recipe that resembled German chocolate cake(kinda lol) and the coconut in these helped it hit the spot. Your recipes have never disappointed. Thank you!
I’m so glad to hear it, Danielle! Thank you for taking the time to make this recipe 🙂
These look delish! Do you think I could use smooth peanut butter?
I don’t see why not! Enjoy!❤️
I’ve never made no-bake cookies (but excited to try!). I’m wondering — would it work if I substituted the butter with coconut oil…? Thanks! 🙂