These No-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies make a perfect indulgent treat. Made with cocoa powder, dark chocolate, peanut butter, and oats, these no-bake cookies are a winner! No need to turn on the oven!
It was late one night, and we saw these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies online and had to have them.
If you're a chocolate and peanut butter fan, you likely have the simple ingredients in your pantry right now to make these! They are perfect for a last-minute dessert!
So why not whip up a batch of these No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies and indulge!
If you want a healthier version, make these Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Cookies. Or if you need a No-bake Cookie without Peanut Butter, we've got you covered!
If you're a fan of baking with dark chocolate, try our Dark Chocolate Brownies and these decadently delicious Double Dark Chocolate Cookie Cups.
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Why These No-Bake Chocolate Cookies are the Best!
- You don't need a mixer or an oven.
- Only 9 simple pantry ingredients are needed.
- Because chocolate and peanut butter are amazing!
- It takes almost no time at all to make them!
- They are such an easy beginner cooks can make them.
This recipe is modified from the Food Network one. However, we love the richness of dark chocolate, so we swapped it for regular chocolate.
Because of the added dark chocolate, we decreased the sugar a little bit as well. They turned out amazing!
How to Make - Step By Step
Step 1: Line a Baking Sheet
To start, line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment. We like to use our Silpat Mat.
Grab your medium saucepan, and let's get to these easy, peasy cookies!
Step 2: Bring Ingredients to a Boil
Next, bring your sugar, milk, butter, cocoa, and dark chocolate morsels to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then let boil for 1 minute.
Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients
Now, remove the mixture from the heat. Add the oats, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, and stir to combine.
Step 4: Place Cookies on Baking Sheet
Then, quickly drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and flatten slightly to make a cookie shape.
Step 5: Let Cookies Cool
Let the cookies sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes.
Tips & Tricks
- Get all your ingredients ready because once the mixture comes off the store, it comes together quickly.
- Using a cookie scoop will help you easily get the batter on the baking tray.
- Although we have not tried it, some readers have used instant oats with good results. That would be a nice addition if you want to stir in some coconut shavings or chips.
- Although not our favorite, you can use crunchy peanut butter in the recipe.
- To make these no-bake cookies gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
How to Avoid Crumbly Cookies
- Make sure you measure your ingredients correctly. Having your ingredient proportions off (especially the oats) will make the whole recipe off.
- Do not overcook your mixture. You only need to boil the mixture for 60 seconds (1 minute). Set a timer and take it off the heat immediately. Then add your remaining ingredients.
More No-Bake Recipes
No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
How To Store
Cool your Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies completely, and then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. We think they can easily last at least a week.
You can also freeze these cookies. Again, cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Follow our tips for preventing freezer burn, and your food always tastes good!
How Long Do Dark Chocolate Cookies Last?
Although it was suggested to eat these cookies within 3 days, they were wonderful a week later 🙂
We know you're thinking, how can that be. Cookies left over for a week? Yep, delicious till the last morsel was gone!
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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- pan
- Mixing spoon
- Parchment or wax paper
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup milk (low-fat or regular)
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons unsalted butter)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate morsels
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Generous pinch salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment.
- Bring sugar, milk, butter, cocoa, and dark chocolate morsels to a boil in a medium pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then let boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat. Add oats, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, and stir to combine.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly.
- Let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on June 2, 2016. We updated it with enhanced instructions on August 2, 2020.
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Toni Dash says
I love how easy this is to make!! These won't last long at my house!
Erin Henry says
They never last long at our house! Enjoy the recipe!
Beth says
These look so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to make these! My husband is going to love these!
Erin Henry says
Husbands everywhere seem to like this one! It's a keeper. Plus, no need to turn the oven on!
Jen says
These cookies take me right back to my childhood! My mom and I used to make them all the time. Love them so much!
Erin Henry says
They are classic because they are so good. I'm so glad you love them!
Emily says
Yum! I gotta pass this recipe along to my husband - he loves chocolate & peanut butter too 😉 Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week!
Erin says
Thanks for stopping by Emily! My husband just love these! As I said he was even willing to make them himself so he could gobble them all up!
Lisa O'Driscoll says
Chocolate and peanut butter??? It doesn't get much better than that! This sounds delicious and I am definitely going to have to make it sometime soon! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
Erin says
They are ready in no time at all, Lisa. So when you have the craving for chocolate and peanut butter, this recipe is a go-to. Plus, you don't need your oven 🙂
Melissa Ruddy says
Since these are no bake they are perfect to get my kids to make for me!
Erin says
Yep! Everyone will love these no bake cookies...all the better if you didn't have to make them!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
This look yummy! I do love a good chocolate cookie, the hubby loves anything sweet I do believe. These do look easy to make. I am pinning for the next time we have a sweet craving and nothing in the house I can whip up some of these for the hubby.
Erin says
They are really, really good, Linda! Once they set, they are kinda like a fudge cookie because they don't have the flour. They were so simple to whip up and my husband was so glad we had all the ingredients on hand 🙂
Abigail says
They look fantastic! My hubby is a huge peanut butter lover and his favorite cookie is a no bake peanut butter. I've never thought about adding cocoa. I will have to mix it up and see how he likes it. 🙂
Erin says
My husband couldn't get over how good they were, so I hope your husband likes them too! They kept so well in the fridge too. I gave some to a friend that can't eat gluten and he fell in love 🙂