Description
No Bake Cookies — Just Like Grandma’s! are the perfect treat for anyone looking for a quick and delicious dessert. These cookies capture the nostalgic flavors of childhood with a delightful combination of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and chewy oats—all without the need for an oven. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re ideal for family gatherings, after-school snacks, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings during hot summer days. Best of all, you can customize them to fit any dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or nut-free spread)
- 3 cups quick oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add milk, sugar, and cocoa powder; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix in quick oats and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and gently flatten each scoop.
- Allow cooling at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour until set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg