My all-time favorite cookie recipe! Just a few ingredients and no time in the oven for these delicious No-Bake Cookies. Yes, I cook and bake every day, but my favorite cookie is a No-Bake Cookie!
Finding the best way to make No-Bake Cookies:
These No-Bake Cookies can sometimes have a mind of their own. I have made them for years and was never able to get them right every time.
Sometimes they would set and sometimes they stayed wet. They still tasted amazing wet but no one wants to have to use a spoon to eat cookies.
I tested and tested and I think I have a no-fail recipe. Just follow the easy steps in order and watch the time.
I found that in the past I let them boil too long or not long enough. And even adding in too many ingredients at one time changed the outcome of my cookies.
Give them and try and let me know how they turn out for you!
Directions:
Step two: Remove from heat and add in oats. Mix well. Add in peanut butter, mix well. Last, add in vanilla extract and mix well.
- Tip: Do not mix in another bowl add your oats and peanut butter into your warm pot.
Step three: Lay out parchment paper on the counter and spoon out the dough into cookie shapes. Allow sitting for 15-30 minutes.
Tips and FAQs:
- Oats: I typically use quick oats for this recipe. I have found after testing that they work best.
- Butter: For this recipe make sure you are using real butter not margarine. It will make a difference until how they set.
- Setting time: These cookies could take 20-30 minuets to set. If your house is too hot I will sometimes open a window or even stick them in the fridge.
- Pro Tip: This recipe moves fast and over boiling or letting things sit to long could mess it up. I always prepare all ingredients before starting and measure everything out so I can move quick.
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No-Bake Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large pot add sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Slowly bring to a boil while whisking. Once at a boil allow to boil for one minute (I set a timer and stopped the whisking).
- Remove from heat and add in oats. Mix well. Add in peanut butter, mix well. Last add in vanilla extract and mix well.
- Lay out parchment paper on the counter and spoon out the dough into cookie shapes. Allow to set for 15-30 minutes.
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Q Would coconut milk instead of milk work in this cookie?
Cynthia
Hi Cynthia, I have not tried it with coconut milk so I can't say it would work for sure. But if you give it a try let me know.
Can you travel with these cookies?
Yea, I would just put them in a good storage container.
I used Almond Milk and it worked great. I didn’t taste any difference.
So glad to hear that!
Hi Jennie,
Would you know if Coconut Milk would work instead of Milk?
Thank you,
Cynthia
I haven't tried it, but I guess it would work fine.
Who does not have regular sugar in their home?? ???
Could be in between shopping trips?
I just made them and they didn’t set right as they are kinda sticky and not firm? I may have to roll them into balls in order to be able to pick them up. Flavour tastes good though like an Eatmore bar.
Sorry to hear that. It took me a while to perfect these as well. It really comes down to the cook time on the stovetop. If you cook for too long they have a tendency to not stay firm. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly and only boil for 1 minute. I remove from heat as soon as it has boiled for 1 minute. Hopefully next time they come out better for you!
Can you use Splenda instead of sugar?
I have not tried Splenda, but I know it will mix and melt in well. I assume it should work fine.
Can you make them with protein powder? If so would I just add a scoop of it?
I am sure you can! I have never tried myself, but just make sure it's mixed in well.
Wonderful totally to the minute love these thank you so much blessings🤗💓
Can you use stevia instead of regular sugar?
I have yet to try that so I'm not sure if it will affect it when trying to set.
Has anyone ever substituted brown sugar for white? Wondering if so, how much? I really want to make these and have only brown sugar at the moment!
Who does not have the regular sugar. Go and get it!
It's happened to me before. No biggie!
In the past, mine would always be wet. Thank you for helping me make the perfect no-bake. These set up just right and taste delicious!
Tina, these are no-bake cookies, so no baking is necessary. Baking for 2 mins, would not be no-bake cookies. I do love the idea of adding a creamer to it for a different flavor.
Very good! My daughter said best no bakes ever!
So happy to hear that!!
I’m going to try this they sound great ! Do you have to keep them in the refrigerator?
Not normally. Just covered on the counter.
Oh my gosh, what a blast from the past. I used to make these when I was 13 years old and up, but haven't thought about them in years and years! I grew up in Wisconsin and made many, many batches of these. I am from a large family (14 children), so they didn't last long at all. Thanks for the wonderful memory.
I just made these cookies and they turned out just perfect! Thank you so much!
So happy to hear that!
Does it matter what type of oats I use?
I used old fashion rolled oats.
Love these no bake cookies! I am planning to Make these for a bake sale and plan to quadruple the recipe. Wondering if you would quadruple each ingredient or if other adjustments should be made.
Thanks!
You should be able to do that. Just make sure to use a large pot that all ingredients can fit into. I find adding the boiled chocolate to a mixing bowl with the oats doesn't set as well as when I pour everything into the pot.
I wish people would not make comments unless they have made any recipe anywhere. I see this all the time. You cannot comment on something you have NOT made.
That is true
I’ve found, and my mother always told me that these will not set if it is really humid out. If it is raining or calling for rain, they will not set like they normally would.
I have also heard this. I’m disappointed, because I was really wanting to make these tonight. But we’ve got rain. 😢
You will have to try them when the weather is nicer!
I am so sorry you got rain. Move to the corrupt CA.