Chocolate No Bake Cookies Recipe

These no-bake chocolate cookies are the BEST! A family recipe passed down through generations, these rich and decadent treats are easy to make and even easier to devour. The secret? Cooking the mixture for the full two minutes ensures perfectly set cookies every time. Get ready for a flavor explosion of creamy peanut butter, crunchy pecans, and irresistible chocolate! Perfect for a quick dessert or a fun family baking project.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 70.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Chocolate No Bake Cookies

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate No Bake Cookies

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How to Make Chocolate No Bake Cookies

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup milk, and ¼ cup butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a slow, gentle boil.
  3. Continue to cook for exactly 2 minutes more, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and stir until completely smooth and well incorporated.
  6. Stir in 3 cups quick-cooking oats, 1 cup chopped pecans, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto wax paper-lined baking sheets.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. Refrigerating for 30 minutes helps them firm up.
  9. Makes approximately 4 ½ dozen cookies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

6g

Carbs

3g