Ingredients
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons; 56g) unsalted butter
1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) milk (can be dairy or nondairy)
1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
2/3 cup (170g) creamy peanut butter (non-natural preferred)
1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract
3 cups (255g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats
1/8 teaspoon salt
Peanut butter provides protein and creamy texture
Oats offers fiber for sustained energy
Cocoa powder delivers antioxidants for health support
Instructions
1- Gather all ingredients and prepare your work station, measuring each precisely as listed to avoid any mishaps.
2- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder; cook over medium heat until the mixture boils, stirring constantly.
3- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
4- Quickly add the rolled oats and mix thoroughly to coat all oats with the mixture.
5- Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper or a silicone mat, shaping into cookies as needed.
6- Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for faster setting.
Last Step:
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⏳ Avoid overcooking the chocolate mixture to prevent grainy texture.
🥄 Use rolled or quick oats for best consistency; avoid steel-cut oats.
🌰 Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed or almond butter if preferred or for allergies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling: 30-60 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie