Classic No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Melty chocolate flavor, no oven involved. Classic chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies, the ones we all remember (and adore).

Prep time: PT20M

Total time: PT20M

Rating

3 stars (2 reviews)

2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter (one stick)
1/2 cup milk (any milk seems to work fine)
1/2 cup peanut butter (the more processed stuff like Jif works better than the all-natural stuff)
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

Over medium heat, stirring frequently, bring the sugar, butter, cocoa, and milk to a low rolling boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture boil at a low rolling boil for three minutes.
Remove from heat and add the peanut butter, vanilla, and oats.
Scoop tablespoonfuls onto a sheet of waxed paper using a couple of spoons or your favorite cookie scoop. Feel free to flatten them a bit by pressing with your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup if you prefer.
Let cool at room temperature. They should harden within about an hour. Cookies keep covered at room temperature for several days.

Tracie Hawks on 2022-08-23 (1 stars):
I made this exactly as the recipe says, it’s way too dry!
Linda R. on 2014-02-12 (5 stars):
I have been making these for years. They are wonderful! Just for you need for a chocolate fix!!!