EASY No Bake Cookies

For these no bake cookies you only need 7 ingredients and 15 minutes to make! Perfectly soft and chewy with a delicious chocolate peanut butter taste.

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

I love to make all types of no-bake desserts during the summer because you don’t need to turn on the oven! They’re simple, quick and no hot oven required! These no-bake oatmeal cookies are a favorite, as well as no-bake cornflake cookies, rice krispie treats and muddy buddies.

Chocolate no-bake cookies are my go-to cookie recipe when I’m in a pinch and are always a crowd favorite. They have the perfect chocolate and peanut butter combo and are super soft and chewy. So, so delicious!

The best part about these is that they only take 7 ingredients and 15 minutes to make. It doesn’t get better than that! Seriously, these are the easiest cookie recipe you will ever make! If you love these don’t miss my 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies.

Recipe Ingredients

Before making these easy no bake cookies it is a great idea to gather and measure out all your ingredients.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Butter: Real butter will add the best rich taste although margarine could be used.
• Milk: Any milk works from skim milk to whole milk or even 2%. You could even use a non dairy milk such as almond milk.
• Granulated sugar: Adds a sweet taste and helps the cookies set.
• Cocoa powder: Adds the signature chocolate taste. Use natural unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch-process cocoa powder.
• Peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter is best, crunchy peanut butter could be used but skip any natural peanut butter you have to stir.
• Vanilla extract: Adds another layer of flavor.
• Quick cooking oats: Quick-cooking oats are smaller and less chewy and preferred for this recipe.

Can You Use Old Fashioned Oats Instead of Quick Oats?

While I prefer to use QUICK 1-minute oats to make these no bake oatmeal cookies, yes you can. Old fashioned oats will not work quite as well and the cookies won’t set properly. This is because quick oats set faster once mixed with the hot mixture and are less likely to dry out.

However, I typically have Old-fashioned oats on hand. All you need to do is pulse them in a blender a few times to break them up to a similar texture of quick oats.

How to Make No Bake Cookies

Bring mixture to boil. Combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook an additional 1 1/2 minutes and then immediately remove from heat.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Then add in quick oats with a pinch of salt and stir until well coated.

Drop onto baking sheet and let set. Using a spoon or cookie scoop to drop the cookie batter onto the lined baking sheet. Let cool until set.

Cooking Tips

• Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper so the cookies don’t stick.
• Before removing the pan from the burner, make sure the mixture is boiling (not simmering).
• In order to speed up the setting process, place cookies in refrigerator to harden faster.
• To store: Store at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for 5-7 days.
• To freeze: Let set completely, then add to freezer bag or airtight container. Store in freezer for 2-3 months.

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