Classic No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal cookies are fudgy and chewy, combining the much-loved flavors of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Perfect for any occasion whenever the craving hits!
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 116kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats not steel cut or old-fashioned
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter such as Jif or Skippy
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets or a work surface with parchment paper.
- Measure 3 cups quick oats and ½ cup smooth peanut butter into a medium bowl and have these standing by.
- Place 2 cups granulated sugar and ⅓ cup cocoa powder in a large saucepan and whisk to remove any lumps.
- Cut 1 stick unsalted butter into 8 pieces. Add the butter, ½ cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the mixture is boiling, boil for 1 minute — the boil should be thick and foamy and reach a temperature of 230ºF. You can stir the mixture with a heatproof spatula as needed while the mixture cooks.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the oats and peanut butter, and stir vigorously to coat.
- Working quickly, use a small ice cream scoop or 2 spoons to drop tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the parchment paper.
- Let the cookies cool until they are firm to the touch, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg