No-Bake Chocolate Cookies
No-bake chocolate cookies are an irresistible retro treat that require 8 basic ingredients and just 15 minutes to make. No oven or mixer required!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (21 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (113 grams) milk
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter
- ½ cup (135 grams) creamy peanut butter , not natural-style
- 1 teaspoon vanilla exract
- 3 cup (270 grams) oats , quick-cooking (preferred) or old-fashioned
Instructions
- In a medium to large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Whisk in the milk. Add the butter and set over medium high heat, stirring as the butter melts.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Once it's at a rolling boil (meaning it continues to boil while stirring), set a timer for 1 minute and continue to stir constantly.
- Once the 1 minute is up, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peanut butter, followed by the oats. Let the mixture rest for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, just until it starts to thicken and hold together. Mixture should still be plenty soft and shiny.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop mounds of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper. If desired, flatten with the back of the spoon. (If the mixture has cooled a little too much, it might need just a bit of flattening.)
- Let the cookies cool and set up completely, which should only take about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container for storage and enjoy cookies within a few days while they're still fresh.
Notes
- I prefer to use quick oats, as they make for a more tender chewy texture. Traditional old-fashioned oats will works just fine too, but the cookies will have a heartier texture. Use what you have!
- Don't over cook! Make sure to set a timer and stick to it. Cooking the mixture too long will remove too much moister, resulting in cookies that are dry, crumbly and grainy.
Calories: 174kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 56mg, Potassium: 90mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 126IU, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg
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