No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Name: No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups quick-cooking oats

Quick and easy chocolate oatmeal cookies that require no baking. These fudgy, chewy treats come together in minutes on the stovetop and are perfect for when you need a sweet fix without turning on the oven.

15 minEasyServes 24120 cal/serving

AmericanDessertStovetopVegetarianLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats

Instructions

1

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper.
2

In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup milk, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
3

Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
4

Once boiling, continue to boil for exactly 1 minute (set a timer for accuracy).
5

Remove from heat and immediately stir in the 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
6

Add the 3 cups quick-cooking oats and stir until thoroughly combined.
7

Working quickly before the mixture sets, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
8

Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
9

Once set, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer storage.

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Questions

Can I make No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies is 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies keto-friendly?

A serving of No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies carries 8 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup peanut butter. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies?

One serving (the recipe makes 24) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 120 calories, with 3 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 50 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies the day before?

Yes. Step 8 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 9 when you are ready to finish.

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