These Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are the definition of quick comfort. With pantry staples like oats, cocoa, and creamy peanut butter, they come together in minutes and set into chewy, fudgy perfection. No baking, no waiting on the oven — just melt, mix, scoop, and chill.
I’ve been making these since I was a kid, and they never get old. They’re perfect for summer when it’s too hot to bake, for last-minute potlucks, or for filling lunchboxes with something special.
💖 Why You’ll Love These No Bake Cookies
- ✅ No baking required – Great for warm weather or quick prep
- 🥜 Chocolate + peanut butter – Classic, crowd-pleasing combo
- ⏱️ Fast & easy – Ready in 20 minutes, set-and-forget
- 🧊 Fridge-friendly – Stores well for a week
- 🧒 Kid-friendly – Fun and simple enough for little helpers
- 🌾 Naturally gluten-free (just check oats if needed)
🧰 Tools You’ll Need
- Medium saucepan
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk + rubber spatula
- Wax paper or parchment
- Baking sheet
- Cookie scoop or spoon
📝 Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cook oats – For chewy texture
- ¼ tsp salt – Balances sweetness
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter – Rich base
- 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar – Sweetens and helps set
- ½ cup whole milk – Adds creaminess
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder – Deep chocolate flavor
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter – The glue that holds it together
- 2 tsp vanilla extract – Warm, sweet depth
🍫 How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
🥣 Step 1: Prep Your Dry Mix
In a large bowl, stir together quick oats and salt. Set aside.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Fudge Mixture
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
Bring to a rolling boil and cook for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately.
🥜 Step 3: Stir in Peanut Butter
Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth, creamy, and fully melted.
🥄 Step 4: Combine Everything
Pour the hot chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the oats. Stir until everything is coated and evenly mixed.
❄️ Step 5: Scoop & Set
Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
Drop heaping tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto the sheet using a cookie scoop or spoon.
Let the cookies set at room temperature for 30–60 minutes or speed things up by popping them in the fridge.
🌡️ How to Store
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in layers with parchment between for up to 2 months. Thaw before serving or eat cold straight from the freezer!
👩🍳 Pro Tips for Perfect No Bake Cookies
✅ Use quick oats — they help the cookies hold their shape and texture.
✅ Time the boil — too short, and cookies won’t set; too long, and they’ll be dry.
✅ Don’t skip the salt — it brings out the chocolate flavor and balances the sweetness.
✅ Let them fully cool before stacking or storing — they firm up as they sit.
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🍫🥜 Easy, fast, and full of nostalgic flavor — this cookie is a keeper!
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🍪 The Easiest Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Ever
Description
These no bake cookies are rich, chocolatey, and packed with peanut butter flavor. Made with oats and no oven needed, they’re perfect for quick snacks or summer treats!
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix oats and salt. Set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
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Pour over oats. Stir well to combine.
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Scoop onto wax paper. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate.
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Store in fridge for up to 7 days.