No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preparing your baking sheets: line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup later.

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine quick cooking oats, shredded coconut (if you’re using it), crunchy peanut butter, and a splash of vanilla extract.

3. Step 3

   Grab a spatula and mix everything together until it’s well blended and all the ingredients are happily combined.

4. Step 4

   Next, take a saucepan and add white sugar, milk, butter, and unsweetened cocoa powder.

5. Step 5

   Place it over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture starts to bubble.

6. Step 6

   Once it reaches a rolling boil, keep stirring constantly for about 90 to 120 seconds—this is key to preventing your cookies from becoming crumbly.

7. Step 7

   After that, remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot chocolate mixture over your oat mixture.

8. Step 8

   Stir it all together until every bit of oat is coated in that delicious chocolate goodness.

9. Step 9

   Now, it’s time to scoop! Using a spoon, drop generous dollops of the cookie batter onto your prepared baking sheets.

10. Step 10

    To give them a nice shape, lightly spray the back of your spoon with cooking spray and gently press down on each scoop, respraying as needed.

11. Step 11

    Finally, let your cookies cool at room temperature until they’re set.

12. Step 12

    Once they’re ready, dive in and enjoy these delightful no-bake cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!.