These are rich, fudgy, and dangerously easy.
Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter
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2 cups sugar
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½ cup milk
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups quick oats
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
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In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
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Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
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Boil exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
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Fold in oats until coated.
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Drop spoonfuls onto the lined sheet.
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Let set at room temp 20–30 minutes.
Pro Tips (These Matter)
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Boil time is crucial:
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Less than 1 min → cookies won’t set
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More than 1 min → dry and crumbly
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Use quick oats, not old-fashioned, for the classic texture
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Humidity can affect setting—if it’s humid, chill them briefly
Easy Variations
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Extra PB: add 2 more tbsp peanut butter
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Nutella swap: replace half the PB
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Salted: sprinkle flaky salt on top
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Coconut: stir in shredded coconut with the oats
Perfect for bake sales, weeknight cravings, or when turning on the oven feels illegal.
Want a vegan version, no-sugar tweak, or chewier vs firmer fix?