Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines creamy peanut butter, oats, and a rich cocoa drizzle. Perfect for when you want a delicious cookie without turning on the oven, they set up in about 15 minutes and serve up to 32 cookies.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk (plus 1-2 tablespoons additional milk for drizzle)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oats: Line a work surface with parchment paper and place the quick-cooking oats in a large mixing bowl, ready to be combined with the wet ingredients.
- Make the cookie base: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in granulated sugar and 1/2 cup milk, and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it boil for one minute to ensure the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, then remove it from heat.
- Combine with peanut butter: Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous. Pour this warm mixture over the oats and stir thoroughly to evenly coat all the oats.
- Form the cookies: Using a cookie scoop or two tablespoons, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for setting.
- Prepare the cocoa drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1-2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Transfer this mixture into a zip-top bag, snip one corner, and drizzle it over each cookie with a gentle squeeze.
- Set and store: Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature until they set and firm up, which should take about 15 minutes. Once set, store them in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Quick-cooking oats are preferred for better texture and ease of mixing.
- Adjust the cocoa drizzle consistency with milk to your liking for a thicker or thinner drizzle.
- Make sure to let the cookies fully cool to set properly before storing.
- These cookies can be stored at room temperature but should be eaten within a week for best taste.
