These Classic No-Bake Cookies only require a few simple ingredients and are incredibly easy to make. Loaded with peanut butter, oats, and cocoa powder, these cookies are perfect for an easy dessert!
Prep time: PT20M
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT45M
Rating
4.94 stars (208 reviews)
Keywords
chocolate, cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup (115 grams) butter ((sliced into pieces) )
2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
1/4 cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups (300 grams) quick-cooking oats
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
Before getting started, make sure to gather all of your ingredients and measure everything out. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine the butter, sugar, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat, making sure to stir often until the butter is melted and everything is well combined. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and allow to boil for 60 seconds (make sure to set a timer!) stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined. Stir in the oats and mix until all of the oats are coated with the mixture and everything is well combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets (I like to use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop). Allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes, serve, and enjoy!
Reviews
Celeste Moreau on 2026-06-16 (5 stars): Loved them kids loved them. I boiled them for 60 seconds after they started boiling in the middle and they come out just fine..
Tim on 2026-06-14 (5 stars): Ugg... for the life of me i can't figure these out! Every time i make them they either don't set up or like this last time, they literally turned to chocolate dust! Thought i didn't boil long enough so boiled longer... no luck either way!
Haley S. on 2026-05-24 (5 stars): Absolutely love these cookies….😋
Thank U for sharing your recipe!!..
Kristen mitchell on 2026-05-09 (5 stars): Yummmmmmmy but fell apart. Didnt stay in one piece.
.George on 2026-05-05 (5 stars): Perfect. The one minute rolling boil is the secret. I'm already eating my 4th cookie. Thanks!
Lois Davidson on 2026-04-13 (5 stars): I love this recipe 😋