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No Bake Cookies Recipe
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4.84 from 24 votes

No Bake Cookies

The classic No Bake Cookies recipe that my family used to make growing up.  They're easy to make in about 15 minutes, and always taste so delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: budget friendly, chocolate, cookie, no bake
Servings: 24 -30 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old fashioned oats

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar and cocoa, and stir until combined.  Add in the milk, and stir until combined.  Continue cooking until the mixture comes to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in vanilla and peanut butter until completely combined. Stir in oats until combined.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment paper, and let the cookies cool until hardened.