If you’re craving something sweet, chocolatey, and irresistibly rich but don’t want to turn on the oven, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are the answer. They’re quick, easy, and made with simple pantry ingredients — perfect for satisfying dessert cravings in under 15 minutes.

These cookies combine the unbeatable flavor duo of chocolate and peanut butter with the chewy texture of oats, creating a treat that’s part cookie, part fudge, and completely delicious.

🥜 Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Cookies

No oven needed: Perfect for warm days or quick desserts.

Ready in minutes: Just mix, scoop, and cool — that’s it!
Rich and chocolatey: The perfect balance of sweet cocoa and creamy peanut butter.
Simple ingredients: Made with pantry staples you already have.

Great for kids: Fun and easy recipe for little helpers.

🍯 Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what you need to make a batch of these irresistible No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies:

½ cup (1 stick) butter

2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats

Pinch of salt

Optional add-ins:

½ cup shredded coconut

¼ cup mini chocolate chips (for extra richness)
¼ cup chopped peanuts for crunch

🔥 How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1: Boil the Chocolate Mixture

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
Stir frequently until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.

Once boiling, let it boil for exactly 1 minute (use a timer!) — this helps the cookies set properly later.

Step 2: Add the Peanut Butter & Vanilla

Remove the saucepan from heat.
Quickly stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Add the Oats

Stir in the oats (and any optional add-ins) until fully coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.

Step 4: Form the Cookies

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
Drop spoonfuls (about 1–2 tablespoons each) of the mixture onto the paper.
Use a spoon to flatten slightly if desired.

Step 5: Let Them Set

Allow the cookies to cool and firm up at room temperature for about 30–45 minutes.
If you’re in a hurry, pop them in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.

Once set — grab one and enjoy your first bite of chocolatey peanut butter bliss!

🧁 Tips for Perfect No-Bake Cookies

Boil time matters: Boil the mixture for exactly 60 seconds. Too short, and cookies will be soft and sticky; too long, and they’ll crumble.
Use quick oats: Old-fashioned oats make the texture too chewy.
Avoid natural peanut butter: Stick to classic creamy peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) for best consistency.

Customize sweetness: You can reduce sugar to 1½ cups if you prefer less sweetness.
Store correctly: Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

🍫 Variations You’ll Love

Chunky peanut butter cookies: Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.

Almond twist: Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter.
Nut-free version: Use sunflower seed butter for an allergy-friendly option.
Mocha delight: Add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee to the chocolate mixture for a caffeine kick.

Salted chocolate version: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before setting.

🧊 Storage & Freezing Tips

Room temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Refrigerator: Keep for up to 2 weeks if you like them extra firm.

Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months — just layer parchment paper between cookies.

💡 Tip: These taste amazing chilled straight from the fridge on a hot day!

🥄 Serving Ideas

These cookies are delicious on their own, but you can also:

Crumble them over ice cream 🍨
Sandwich them with marshmallow fluff for a no-bake “whoopie pie” 🍪
Serve with a cold glass of milk or hot cocoa 🥛

Gift them in a jar for the holidays 🎁

❤️ Why Everyone Loves This Recipe

There’s something magical about the combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats — rich, nutty, and comforting all at once.
These cookies hit that nostalgic spot, reminding you of childhood kitchen moments when baking meant sticky fingers and sweet rewards.

They’re perfect for parties, lunchbox treats, or whenever your sweet tooth strikes and you don’t want to wait for the oven.

🥜 Final Thoughts

These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are everything you want in a homemade treat — quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious. With no need for baking and minimal cleanup, they’re a go-to recipe for busy days or last-minute dessert cravings.

Once you try them, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered turning on the oven!

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat Without the Oven

Author: WAFA LI

Print Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats (gluten-free if needed)

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Bring to a rolling boil and cook exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.

Mix in oats until fully coated.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper or a silicone mat (work quickly before mixture sets).
Let cool 15–20 minutes until firm.

✨ These are soft, fudgy, and packed with peanut butter-chocolate flavor—great for kids and busy days!

💡 Make ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week or freeze for longer.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 5 mins , Cook Time : 5 mins , Total Time : 25 mins , Servings : 18 cookies , Calories : 110 , Net Carbs: 14g , Fats: 6g , Protein: 3g