When you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to fuss with baking, no-bake cookies are the answer. These Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies are a classic for a reason: they’re rich, chewy, chocolatey, and ready in minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Perfect for weeknight cravings, last-minute guests, or holiday cookie trays, these cookies come together quickly and set beautifully without an oven. They’re a nostalgic treat that never goes out of style.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Quick & Easy – No oven required, ready in 15 minutes.
- Simple Ingredients – Pantry staples like oats, cocoa, and peanut butter.
- Chewy & Fudgy – Perfect texture with a little crunch from oats.
- Kid-Friendly – Fun to make with little helpers.
- Portable & Shareable – Ideal for lunchboxes, parties, or gifts.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats (use quick oats for best texture; old-fashioned oats make them chewier)
- Pinch of salt