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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

A quick and easy recipe for delicious no-bake peanut butter cookies that combine creamy peanut butter, sugars, cocoa powder, and oats for a chewy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Mixture
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Provides rich flavor and smooth texture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and binds ingredients.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed Adds caramel flavor and moisture.
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Gives a chocolatey taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats Provides texture and heartiness.
  • 1/4 cup milk Adds moisture.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt, and milk. Heat over medium, stirring until smooth and boiling. Cook for 1 minute without stirring.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in quick-cooking oats until fully combined.
  4. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes, then drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalProtein: 4gSodium: 50mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.

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