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No Bake Cookies Recipe Everyone Will Love (Quick, Chocolatey & Irresistible)

When I was little, there was this old cookie tin in my grandma’s kitchen that somehow always smelled like cocoa and peanut butter, even when it was empty. These no bake cookies remind me of that—fudgy, chewy, and packed with the kind of comfort that only chocolate and oats can bring. They're the sweet, sticky, slightly nostalgic treat we all need on those days when turning on the oven feels like a personal attack. The combo of cocoa and creamy peanut butter turns a few pantry basics into something rich, fast, and frankly addictive. Plus, there's zero waiting for them to bake. Just stir, drop, and maybe sneak one before the rest cool. And hey, if you’re like me and you always have a rogue jar of peanut butter and a forgotten sack of oats in the back of the cupboard, you’re already halfway there. This recipe is just what we all deserve: fast, foolproof, and perfect for those midnight cravings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate No Bake Cookies No Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Old Fashioned Oats, no bake cookies, No Bake Cookies Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
  2. Stir frequently until the mixture comes to a full boil.
  3. Once boiling, let it cook for 1 minute while stirring.
  4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  5. Fold in the oats until everything is evenly combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until firm, about 20-30 minutes.