Description
Indulge in these easy-to-make, no-bake chocolate oat cookies that are rich in flavor and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. With a delightful blend of cocoa, peanut butter, and oats, these cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cooking the Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil. Let it boil for 1 minute, then immediately remove from heat.
- Adding Flavors: Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Mixing in Oats: Add the oats and mix until fully coated.
- Forming Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper.
- Setting: Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until firm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
