No Bake Cookies
These chewy, fudgy no bake cookies are made with simple pantry staples like oats, cocoa, and butter. Quick, foolproof, and ready in minutes—perfect for beginners and busy bakers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter optional
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Let boil for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter (if using) and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats and mix until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto prepared baking sheet.
- Let cookies cool at room temperature until set (about 30 minutes).
Notes
For softer cookies, reduce boiling time slightly. For firmer cookies, let boil a little longer.
Quick oats work best, but old-fashioned oats can be used for a chewier texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.