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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats

Method
 

  1. Line two baking sheets with wax paper. Combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until smooth, bring to a full rolling boil, and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and oats until fully combined and glossy.
  3. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared sheets and let set at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.

Notes

The cookies set beautifully on the counter, so no chilling is required unless your kitchen is very hot. If the mixture cools too much before you finish dropping, the last few cookies may look a little rough on top, but they will still taste great. Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them soft.