Old Fashion Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Old Fashion Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

No need to heat up the oven for these classic Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies! They are quick, easy, and a super tasty treat that is one of the first recipes I learned to make when I was a kid.

I made so many batches of no bake cookies when I was growing up! We always had the ingredients on hand and they were just so darn simple to whip up that they were sort of my go-to recipe. Especially since I didn’t need my mom to help me get pans into and out of a hot oven.

Truthfully, anything involving peanut butter and chocolate is pretty much a slam-dunk in my book.

But it’s the addition of quick oats that completes the trifecta of chocolate, peanut butter, and oatmeal in these classic no bake cookies.

I am a huge fan of oatmeal cookies in all their delicious varieties. It’s that wonderful chewy texture and oat-y flavor that just speaks to me.

If you have the same feelings about oats as me, then you need to go make these oatmeal rolled sugar cookies and toffee oatmeal chocolate chip cookies soon!

But unlike those options, these chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies are naturally gluten-free, so long as you make sure you are cooking with gluten-free oats.

Can you put no bake cookies in the fridge to harden?

You shouldn’t need to put your no bake cookies in the fridge to firm up. They will do that on their own within about 20-30 minutes of dropping the cookies onto a cookie sheet as the oats soak up additional moisture and the chocolate peanut butter mixture cools.

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Enjoy this meal.

Old Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a classic and delicious treat. Here’s a simple recipe for you:

Old Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats

Instructions:

1. Prepare Baking Sheets:
   • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
2. Combine Sugar, Butter, Milk, and Cocoa:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Boil:
   • Allow the mixture to boil for 1-2 minutes, continuing to stir. This helps dissolve the sugar and create a smooth texture.
4. Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla:
   • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
5. Add Oats:
   • Add the quick-cooking oats to the mixture and stir until the oats are fully coated.
6. Drop onto Baking Sheets:
   • Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Work quickly, as the cookies set fast.
7. Let Cool:
   • Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until firm.
8. Serve:
   • Once the cookies are set, you can enjoy them immediately! They have a delicious fudgy texture.
9. Store:
   • Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

These Old Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a nostalgic and delightful treat that’s quick to make, making them perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.