Vintage No-Bake Cookies
Deliciously creamy and chocolaty no-bake cookies that come together in just minutes, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter Ensure it's at room temperature
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats Do not use regular rolled oats
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter. Stir until the mixture begins to boil, and allow it to boil for about 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well mixed.
- Stir in the quick-cooking oats until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow them to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until set.
- Once set, enjoy your delicious no-bake cookies!
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate them or freeze them for up to three months.