No‑Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies
These No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies are quick, easy, and delicious treats made with pantry staples like oats, cocoa, and peanut butter — perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without turning on the oven.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- Pinch of salt
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter.
- Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Mix in the oats until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Let cookies cool at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until set.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture; rolled oats may make the cookies too chewy.
- For a firmer cookie, chill them in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
- Try adding shredded coconut or chopped nuts for variety.
- Make them dairy-free by using plant-based butter and milk alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: no-bake cookies, chocolate oat cookies, peanut butter, quick dessert, easy snack