These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are moist, chewy, and delicious. They are made from peanut butter, chocolate, oatmeal and will quickly become a fan favorite!

As soon as I saw this easy recipe for these no-bake cookies, I just had to get in my kitchen and start making them! They are better than Reeseโ€™s Peanut Butter Cups! Now my kids ask for these tasty treats all the time!

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies stacked on a marble table
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Who doesnโ€™t love the classic combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate?

I know Iโ€™m a complete sucker for anything with chocolate and peanut butter! I donโ€™t know what it is about this combination, but I canโ€™t get enough!

What is great about this recipe is that it is not only easy and delicious, it is no-bake and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare!I

Thatโ€™s right โ€“ in now time we were enjoying some amazingly tasty, chewy, and soft cookies! All homemade without even turning on my oven!

Itโ€™s such an amazing and simple recipe- it should be a no-brainer for anyone who is looking for a chewy, moist cookie recipe that will please everyone!

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies with a bite

Healthy No-Bake Cookies

I love this recipe because I donโ€™t feel as guilty eating a couple extra since theyโ€™re made with oats instead of refined flour.

I may or may not even be guilty of eating a few for breakfast from time to time! I mean, come on, theyโ€™ve got oats in them practically making them a breakfast food, right?

Itโ€™s also nice to have an easy dessert recipe that is gluten free!

With so many allergies out there, it can be stressful trying to find a recipe that will suit everyone!

So the next time you are looking for an easy gluten-free recipe that doesnโ€™t compromise on taste or texture, remember these cookies!

Although, be aware that while oats are naturally gluten-free, most oats are manufactured in the same places as wheat products so they may contain or be contaminated with gluten so be sure to check the labels!

While weโ€™re on the topic of oats, be sure to use quick cook oats! I find that the texture using old fashioned oats makes the cookies tougher.

By the way- if you only have old-fashioned oats, just chuck them in a blender, pulse them a few times and BOOM! Youโ€™ve got quick cook oats!

Ingredients

If you are a baker, then you can be sure that youโ€™ll already have the ingredients for these tasty treats already lining the shelves of your cupboards!

Youโ€™ll just needโ€ฆ

  • 1 stick of butter
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • ยฝ cup milk
  • ยผ cup of cocoa
  • 1 cup of peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla
  • 3 cups of quick cook oats
  • ยผ teaspoon of salt
How to make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

How To Make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Okay, letโ€™s get started on these bad boys!

  1. First, grab a large bowl, something to stir with, a small saucepan, a whisk and a medium cookie scoop (if you have one!)
  2. Prep a baking sheet with wax paper so youโ€™re ready to go when your mixture is done!
  3. In your large mixing bowl, dump your oats and salt and mix them together then set them aside for a few minutes.
  4. Get your remaining ingredients measured and your saucepan ready then whisk together your butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa over medium-high heat.
  5. Bring it all to a boil for about a minute and then remove from heat. Be careful not to overcook the mixture!
  6. Now itโ€™s time for the best (in my opinion) partโ€ฆ adding the peanut butter and vanilla! Whisk them both in with the mixture until itโ€™s all smooth and completely mixed through.
  7. Pour your chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oats you have set aside and keep stirring until itโ€™s completely combined.
  8. Okay, now youโ€™re ready to grab your cookie scoop (or just a good olโ€™ spoon!) and drop scoops onto the waxed lined baking sheet.

Wow, how easy was that?

I bet you didnโ€™t even get your hands sticky!

Okay, now all thatโ€™s left to do is let the cookies cool on the countertop! Then, you can store them in the fridge once they are cool.

Why Are My No-Bake Cookies Gooey?

Pro tipโ€“ be sure to let your cookies cool completely on the counter BEFORE you pop them in the fridge. Otherwise, they will become very gooey!

Also, Iโ€™ve learned that your chocolate mixture has come to a complete boil and then continue boiling for a full minute in order to give your cookies the best (non-gooey) texture.

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

How Long Does It Take Them To Harden?

It should only take about 20-30 minutes for your cookies to harden while cooling on the countertop!

Which gives you plenty of time to do a quick clean up of the dishes and the countertops before you are ready to give them a quick taste test!

Can You Freeze No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies?

Good question and yes!

Although I can almost guarantee that you wonโ€™t have enough of these cookies last long enough to freeze- it is an option with this recipe!

Just be sure that the cookies have completely cooled while they are separated on the baking sheet and then transfer them into an airtight freezer bag.

I like to freeze some of these delish cookies ahead of time so I can have tasty treats on the go, anytime!

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5 from 3 votes
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No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

Author โ€” Jennifer Fishkind
Serves โ€”
These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are moist, chewy, and delicious. They're made of peanut butter, chocolate, oatmeal, and will undoubtedly become a favorite among fans!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Let Set 1 hour

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ยฝ cup milk
  • ยผ cup cocoa
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups quick cook oats
  • ยผ tsp salt

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    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl stir together oats and salt. Set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, over medium high heat, whisk together butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil for about a minute and then remove from heat.
    • Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
    • Pour chocolate peanut butter mixture over oats and stir until combined.
    • Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Drop cookies onto the wax paper using a medium cookie scoop.
    • Let the cookies cool on the counter top. Store in the refrigerator once cookies are cool and dry.

    Jennโ€™s Notes

    **If you donโ€™t let them cool on the counter before putting them in the refrigerator they will become very gooey.**

    Nutrition Info

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.7mg

    I hope your friends and family love these classic chocolate and peanut butter no-bake cookies as much as mine do!

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