Description
These classic no-bake cookies are quick and easy to make with just a few pantry staples. Made with oats, cocoa, peanut butter, and milk, they’re perfect for a simple dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 1 to 1.5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool until set.
Notes
- Be careful not to overboil the mixture, as it can result in dry cookies.
- You can use old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture, but quick oats are recommended for best consistency.
- Add a pinch of salt for enhanced flavor if using unsalted butter.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 59mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
