Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies combine rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter with hearty oats for a chewy, satisfying treat. They come together quickly on the stove and require no baking, making them perfect for an easy sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1⅔ cups sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup cocoa
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups quick cook oats
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, stir together the quick cook oats and salt. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
- Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for about one minute, then remove from heat.
- Step 4: Whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Step 5: Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir thoroughly until all the oats are coated.
- Step 6: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a medium cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the wax paper.
- Step 7: Let the cookies cool completely at room temperature until firm. Once cool and dry, store them in the refrigerator.
Tips & Variations
- For a crunchier texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick cook oats.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the mixture before scooping for extra flavor and texture.
- If you prefer sweeter cookies, add an extra ¼ cup of sugar to the chocolate mixture.
Storage
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They can also be frozen for longer storage. To enjoy, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating or warm briefly in the microwave.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use natural peanut butter instead of creamy peanut butter?
Yes, natural peanut butter works well but may cause the texture to be slightly less smooth. Stir it well before adding to ensure even mixing.
Do these cookies need to be baked?
No, these are no-bake cookies that set as they cool, making them quick and easy to prepare without an oven.
PrintPeanut Butter Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies featuring a rich chocolate and peanut butter mixture blended with quick cook oats for a chewy texture. These no-bake cookies are perfect for a quick treat, requiring minimal ingredients and simple stovetop preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cook oats
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (½ cup)
- 1⅔ cups sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oats Mixture: In a large bowl, stir together the quick cook oats and salt thoroughly. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the chocolate peanut butter sauce.
- Heat Butter and Sugar: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Whisk continuously to blend all ingredients smoothly.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and continue boiling for about one minute while whisking constantly to dissolve the sugar and develop flavor, then remove from heat.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Quickly whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Combine with Oats: Pour the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats and salt mixture. Stir thoroughly until all the oats are evenly coated.
- Form Cookies: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, drop cookie-sized portions of the mixture onto the wax paper, spacing them adequately.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the countertop to firm up. Once cool and set, transfer the cookies to the refrigerator for storage to maintain their texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use quick cook oats for optimal texture and ease of mixing.
- Ensure the mixture boils for a full minute to help the cookies set properly.
- Cookies are no-bake and set as they cool, making this a quick and simple treat.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Peanut butter can be substituted with almond or cashew butter if preferred.
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