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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

To bake or not to bake… that's not even a question when you taste these melt-in-your-mouth No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies!! A butter and sugar mixture is stirred together with peanut butter and old-fashioned oats then refrigerated until firm.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time:1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 cookies

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar light, packed
  • ½ cup milk regular, oat, or cashew
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder regular or dark
  • cup peanut butter creamy
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Make the Base. Add butter to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add sugars, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and let boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt.
    4 Tbsp. butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup cocoa powder, ⅔ cup peanut butter, 2 tsp. vanilla extract, ¼ tsp. salt
  • Add Oats and Scoop. Pour sauce over the oats in a large bowl and mix to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes before scooping out into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls.
    3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • Chill and Enjoy. Place balls evenly spaced on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, pressing down slightly to flatten them out. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for the best results.

Notes

Meal Prep & Storage

  • To Store: Seal the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Place parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.
  • To Freeze: Place the cookies in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.

Dietary Modifications

The recipe you’ll find below is already vegetarian as written. Here are some adjustments and substitutions you can make to help it fit your other dietary requirements:
  • Gluten-free: Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
  • Dairy-Free: Select a plant-based butter alternative or use coconut oil.
  • Vegan: Swap out the butter for coconut oil or vegan buttery sticks.  
  • Refined Sugar-Free: Substitute coconut sugar for the white and brown sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg