Easy No Bake Cookies Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these incredibly easy no-bake cookies! Perfect when you're craving a delicious treat but don't have a lot of time or specific ingredients. This recipe was born from a craving and a little improvisation, and the result is unbelievably delicious! Chewy, chocolatey, and packed with peanut butter goodness, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 160.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy No Bake Cookies

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How to Make Easy No Bake Cookies

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup milk to the melted butter. Stir until smooth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, until bubbles start to form around the edges of the saucepan (about 1 minute).
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional).
  5. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto wax paper.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

16g

Carbs

7g