These chewy and delicious Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are made with creamy peanut butter, vanilla, brown sugar, butter and rolled oats. Ready in less than 20 minutes, they couldn't be any easier to make - just mix, set, and enjoy!
Grandma’s No-Bake Cookies are so simple to make! Packed with chocolate flavor and oatmeal for a satisfying and easy treat that everyone loves!
A DELICIOUS NO BAKE COOKIE
If you have never had these delicious cookies before, you are absolutely missing out. Grandma's No Bake Cookies are a timeless classic that spans generations. They are super simple to make with easy, pantry staple ingredients. If you want the perfect gift giving cookie this year, or just want an easy to whip up treat, then you need to make Grandma's No Bake Cookie recipe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What are no bake cookies made of?
Cocoa, peanut butter, butter, sugar, milk and quick cooking oats. Every traditional no bake cookie is made with some variation of these ingredients.
What causes no bake cookies to harden?
Boiling. The boiling process is what is needed to thicken the chocolate mixture. This is why it is important to boil the mixture long enough. Once your mixture starts to boil you will want to keep it at a boil for 60 seconds. This is the amount of time needed to make sure that your cookies set up properly. It is ok to slightly go slightly over that time, but going under might cause your cookies to not set up properly.
Then, as the butter and chocolate and peanut butter cool, it will then take on a firmer, chewy texture.
Can you put no-bake cookies on aluminum foil?
Yes. These can cool on aluminum foil but you will need to make sure it is non-stick foil or spray the aluminum foil with nonstick spray or they will stick to the foil as they cool. I recommend using parchment paper or wax paper for best results.
How long are no bake cookies good for?
If they are unrefrigerated, no bake cookies are best eaten within 3 days. Just make sure to keep them in an airtight container. If they are refrigerated in an airtight container, they will last about 10 days.
No Bake Cookies can be frozen by placing in a freezer bag and separating layers with wax paper so they don't stick together. They will keep for up to 3 months. Defrost on the counter top or in the refrigerator.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR GRANDMA'S NO BAKE COOKIES: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- milk
- vanilla extract
- creamy peanut butter
- quick cooking oats
- salt
HOW TO MAKE NO BAKE COOKIES:
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat melt butter.
Add brown sugar and stir to combine.
Add cocoa, milk, and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
Allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and add the peanut butter and stir until it melts in and is combined.
Next, add the oats and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
Use a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop batter 1 inch apart on the cookie sheet about 15 cookies per sheet.
Allow the cookies to cool and set. You can also set them up in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes if you would like them to cool quickly.
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Grandma's No-Bake Cookies
Grandma’s No-Bake Cookies are so simple to make! Packed with chocolate flavor and oatmeal for a satisfying and easy treat that everyone loves!
5 from 2 votes
Print Pin RateCourse: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grandma's No Bake Cookie Recipe, Grandma's No Bake Cookies, No Bake Cookie Recipe, No Bake Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Cooling:: 30 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 30
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook
Ingredients
- ▢½ cup salted butter
- ▢1 ¾ cups brown sugar
- ▢4 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ▢½ cup 2% milk
- ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ▢½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ▢3 cups quick cooking oats
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Instructions
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or wax paper and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat melt butter.
Add brown sugar and stir to combine.
Add cocoa, milk, and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
Allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and add the peanut butter and stir until it melts in and is combined.
Next, add the oats and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
Use a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop batter 1 inch apart on the cookie sheet about 15 cookies per sheet.
Allow the cookies to cool and set. You can also set them up in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes if you would like them to cool quickly.
Notes
- Easily double this recipe to have more on hand or to give out as gifts.
- Only use quick cooking oats (not old fashioned oats). Please pay attention to the packaging as they are very easy to confuse one for the other.
- Make sure that you use unsweetened cocoa powder and not dutch process.
- You can quicken your set up time by placing these in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- These can be frozen, see my tips above.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.