To make classic no-bake cookies, follow these steps:
- Prepare your workspace by lining baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil-where bubbles rapidly break the surface-and boil for exactly one minute. Use a timer to ensure precise timing, as boiling too long will make the cookies dry, and boiling too short will prevent them from setting properly
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add quick-cooking oats and stir until all oats are coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. You can flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon to help them set faster.
- Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes or refrigerate for 20 to 60 minutes until firm.
This method yields chewy, chocolatey no-bake cookies packed with peanut butter and oats, requiring no oven and minimal ingredients
. Timing the boil and cooling properly are key to perfect texture.
Typical Ingredients
- Sugar (usually granulated)
- Butter
- Milk
- Cocoa powder
- Peanut butter (creamy)
- Vanilla extract
- Quick-cooking oats
This recipe is naturally gluten-free and egg-free, making it simple and accessible
. Summary: Boil a mixture of sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa for 1 minute, stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and oats, then drop spoonfuls onto parchment to cool and set. No baking required
