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No Bake Cookies

No Bake Cookies are the classic that we all grew up with. One of the easiest desserts that you can make without ever turning on the oven! Make them extra crunchy with chopped peanuts!

No Bake Cookies

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I remember my mom making no bake cookies so often when I was growing up and they were always a favorite. I make them at least once or twice a month for my family and they never last long. 

How to Make No Bake Cookies:

Pan with milk, butter, sugar and cocoa powder for no bake cookies

Add milk, butter, sugar and cocoa powder to a pan. 

step by step making chocolate no bake cookies

Stir until butter is melted. Continue to cook, bringing to a boil. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Mix in oats and peanuts. Stir to combine.

Mounds of chocolate no bake cookies

Scoop mounds onto parchment paper. Top with chopped peanuts if desired. Allow to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container up to 5 days. 

No Bake Cookies on an oval platter

Tips for the Best No Bake Cookies:

  • Gather and measure out all of your ingredients before you start. 
  • Set a time for the boiling time of exactly 90 seconds. 
  • You can use quick oats or old fashioned oats. Old fashioned oats will have more texture. 
  • Crunchy or creamy peanut butter will work. For extra crunchy cookies, add in more peanuts.

Troubleshooting:

I’ve made these cookies hundreds of times. On occasion, they don’t turn out perfect. Most of the time it’s because the phone rings and I get distracted. If your cookies don’t turn out perfect, here are a few ideas of what might have gone wrong.

If your cookies are crumbly, you probably over cooked the chocolate and peanut butter mixture or added too many oats. 

Sticky cookies that don’t set up. You may not have cooked the chocolate and peanut butter mixture enough. 

No bake cookies on a tray with a glass of milk

No bake cookies are one of my favorites especially during summertime when it is too hot to turn on the oven. I love how quick and easy these cookies come together with just a few ingredients. 

No bake cookies are one of our favorite for the holidays and we also love these easy No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies and  Caramel Ritz Cookies.

Easy Cookie Recipes

Looking for more easy cookie recipes? These are perfect to bake for any day of the week or for holiday cookie exchanges. These cookie recipes are simple and delicious, made with pantry staples, perfect to bake and share.

My Favorite Kitchen Tools For Making Cookies:

  • Cookie Scoop – perfect for no bake cookies or your favorite chocolate chip cookies.
  • Parchment Paper – so handy for no bake cookies and to make your baked cookies come out perfect.
  • Measuring Cups – a great set of measuring cups and spoons for easy baking. 

Platter of no bake cookies

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No Bake Cookies
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4.67 from 3 votes

No Bake Cookies

No Bake Cookies are the classic that we all grew up with. One of the easiest desserts that you can make without ever turning on the oven! Make them extra crunchy with chopped peanuts!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cookies, chocolate no bake cookies, peanut butter oatmeal cookies
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups oats
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped peanuts optional

Instructions

  • Add milk, butter, sugar and cocoa powder to a saucepan and place over medium - high heat.
  • Stir together until butter is melted. Bring mixture to a boil. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in oats and peanuts until well combined.
  • Scoop onto parchment paper. Top with a few chopped peanuts if desired.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 73mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g

 

2 Comments

  1. The cookies look delicious! Never had peanuts added. Can’t wait to try this new recipe . One of my family favorite cookie.

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