Microwave No Bake Cookies Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth in minutes with these incredibly easy microwave no-bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies! No oven required – just a microwave and 10 minutes to delicious, chewy perfection. Perfect for a quick treat or a fun family activity.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 524.1 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Microwave No Bake Cookies

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How to Make Microwave No Bake Cookies

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  2. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a rolling boil, stirring halfway through.
  3. Remove from the microwave and carefully stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup quick-cooking oats.
  4. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a sheet of wax paper.
  5. Let cool completely (about 10-15 minutes) until the cookies have set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

208g

Fat

49g

Carbs

25g