Easy No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies: A Quick and Delicious Treat
These Easy No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a quick and delicious treat made with simple ingredients like oats, cocoa powder, butter, and peanut butter. With no oven required, you can have these sweet, chewy cookies ready in just minutes. Perfect for a last-minute dessert or a quick snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- ¼ cup chopped nuts e.g., walnuts or almonds
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup dried fruits e.g., raisins or cranberries
Instructions
Step 1: Gather and Prepare Your Ingredients
- Measure out all the ingredients to ensure smooth preparation.
Step 2: Heat the Wet Ingredients
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Allow it to boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Step 3: Mix in Peanut Butter and Vanilla
- Stir the peanut butter and vanilla extract into the hot mixture until fully combined and smooth.
Step 4: Add Oats and Salt
- Add the rolled oats and salt to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly until the oats are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
Step 5: Shape the Cookies
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the sheet, shaping them into cookie-sized portions.
Step 6: Chill and Set
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes, or until the cookies are firm.
