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.
In a large bowl, stir together quick oats and salt. Set aside.
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.
Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth, creamy, and fully melted.
Pour the hot chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the oats. Stir until everything is coated and evenly mixed.
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.
✅ 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.
Love no-bake treats as much as we do? Don’t forget to pin this recipe to your dessert board or bookmark it for your next chocolate craving.
🍫🥜 Easy, fast, and full of nostalgic flavor — this cookie is a keeper!
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!
