Easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies are a classic childhood cookie! Classic No-Bakes use peanut butter, oat, and cocoa powder ingredients, ideal for a quick treat!
Why You'll Love These Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
- No oven needed: Just cook the chocolate mixture on the stovetop, stir in the oats, and let the cookies set.
- Rich chocolate flavor: Cocoa and peanut butter make every bite sweet, fudgy, and satisfying.
- Quick and easy: They come together with simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep.
- Perfect for sharing: These classic cookies are great for potlucks, lunchbox treats, or whenever a chocolate craving hits.
Want to try a different cookie? Here are some of our other favorites: Rolo Stuffed Cookies, Almond Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies, Mexican Wedding Cookies, or Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
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Ingredients for Chocolate No Bake Cookies
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- salt
- cocoa powder
- milk
- quick oats
- peanut butter
- vanilla extract
FAQs
Chocolate No-Bake Cookies are a simple and quick treat made with oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and a few other ingredients. They don't require baking, making them perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Yes, you can use old-fashioned oats, but the texture will be chewier. Quick-cooking oats work best for a softer, more cohesive cookie.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, you can refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Yes, you can freeze these cookies. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Cookies may turn out too soft if the boiling time was insufficient. Ensure the mixture reaches a rolling boil and boils for a full minute. Humidity can also affect the setting process, so allow more time for the cookies to set if necessary.
Top Tips
- This recipe moves fast, so having everything measured out before you start will help this go smoothly.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. The cookies set quickly, so it will help to be prepared.
- The timing of the boil is particularly important, so I always set a timer for 1 ½ minutes, once it has a good boil. If you let it boil too long, you will end up with crumbly cookies. Too short of time boiling and the cookies do not set correctly.
How to make No Bake Chocolate Cookies
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine sugar, salt, butter, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium or large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Bring to a rolling boil, then boil for 60 seconds without stirring.
- Remove from heat and immediately add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and oats.
- Stir well, then drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes or place in refrigerator to chill.
Chocolate No Bakes Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups quick oats
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar, salt, butter, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium or large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ½ tsp salt, ½ cup milk, ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- Bring to a rolling boil, then boil for 60 seconds without stirring.
- Remove from heat and immediately add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and oats.⅔ cup peanut butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups quick oats
- Stir well, then drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes or place in refrigerator to chill.
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