If you’ve ever made Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies, you know there’s a specific method (with a couple of secrets) you need to follow to ensure they turn out perfectly every time.
Without the right technique, the cookies might end up too runny and fail to set, or they could become overly dry and crumbly, making them almost impossible to enjoy.
But don’t worry! Once you master the proper method and keep a few simple tips in mind, these cookies are incredibly easy to make. In fact, by following the steps below, you’ll have two dozen delicious cookies ready in under 15 minutes.
These classic cookies are the perfect summertime treat. Because there is no baking required, the kitchen will stay nice and cool. They also make a great addition to any Christmas Cookie Tray. In fact, they are always the first cookie to disappear off any plate that enters our home.
No Bake Cookies
Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy5
minutes1
minute300
kcal36
minutesChocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are easy to make and a classic cookie recipe that is a favorite among many. Be sure to read the article to find out the secrets to making them set up perfectly every time.
Ingredients
1 stick of unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
3 cups quick oats
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Measure out your peanut butter, oats and vanilla and place in separate containers. Then line two baking sheets with wax paper. Set aside.
- Add the butter and milk in a sauce pan over medium low heat until the butter has melted.
- Add the sugar and cocoa, stir well to combine and increase heat to medium / medium high heat and bring the mixture in the sauce pan to a rolling boil.
- Once it is at a full boil boil for exactly 1 minute and 15 seconds. Then remove from heat immediately.
- Quickly stir in the peanut butter and vanilla.
Once the peanut butter has melted add the oats and stir to combine. - Working quickly, use a small medium scoop, or two kitchen tablespoons, to drop mounds of the cookie mixture onto the baking sheets lined with wax paper.