No‑Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are rich, fudgy, and chewy treats made with cocoa, oats, and peanut butter — perfect for a quick and easy dessert without needing an oven.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (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
- Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add oats and mix well until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheets.
- Let cool at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until firm and set.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture; old-fashioned oats may result in crumbly cookies.
- Chill in the refrigerator for faster setting.
- Add shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- To make dairy-free, use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: no-bake cookies, chocolate oatmeal, quick dessert, peanut butter, easy cookies