Unbaked Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgic goodness of Unbaked Cookies, a no-bake dessert that combines rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty quick oats for a sweet treat that’s ready in minutes. Perfect for busy days or when you’re craving something simple yet satisfying, these cookies require just 10 minutes of prep and a single saucepan—no oven needed! With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and deep chocolate flavor, they’re sweetened with a mix of granulated and brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness. Whether you serve them as an after-school snack or an indulgent midnight bite, these quick and easy no-bake cookies are sure to delight the whole family. Plus, they’re ready to enjoy in under an hour—just chill and serve!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a smooth and combined texture.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and allow it to cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and peanut butter until fully blended.
Add the quick oats to the saucepan and mix until the oats are fully coated in the chocolate mixture.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the parchment paper, shaping into cookies if desired.
Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.3 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1775 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 451.6 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.1 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 292.0 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 791 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 48.1 mg | 267% | |
| Potassium | 1702 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
