No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
An easy No Bake Cookie Recipe that's incredibly simple to make and everyone will love. These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies only require a few simple ingredients and come together in minutes. These cookies are a perfect treat, loaded with cocoa, peanut butter, oats, and a few M&M's, and great for any time of the year.
Servings 28 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter crunchy will also work
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup M&M's optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper, nonstick foil, or parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa to a boil. Stirring occasionally. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Quickly add the oats, peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and M&M's. Stir to combine.
- Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet or paper. Allow to cool and set up at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Refrigerate or store in a cool area (to keep from getting soft) in an air-tight container for up to 3-5 days.
Notes
Makes 24 to 28 large cookies. The amount/size of the cookies depends on how large you drop your cookies. I prefer a thick cookie, but make them thin if so desired.
Use a cookie scoop for more uniform sizes.
Gather ingredients before you begin. This recipe moves quickly.
You may need 2 cookie sheets.