Enjoy these quick and easy no-bake cookies, packed with the rich flavors of cocoa, peanut butter, and oats. Perfect for when you need a sweet treat without turning on the oven!
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup crunchy peanut butter
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Waxed paper
Directions:
Cook Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Once boiling, let it boil for exactly 1 1/2 minutes.
Add Peanut Butter and Oats: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter until it’s fully integrated. Then mix in the oats and vanilla extract until well combined.
Shape Cookies: Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool until they are hardened and ready to eat.
These no-bake cookies are a fantastic treat for any occasion and can be whipped up in no time!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes | Servings: Approximately 24 cookies