Best No-Bake Cookies Recipe

Name: Best No-Bake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup (57 grams) whole milk; 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons (16 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup (132 grams) sweetened, creamy peanut butter, like Skippy's; 4 ounces (113 grams, about 3/4 cup) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, or chopped-up bar (50-65% cacao); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups (176 grams) quick-cooking oats; Flaky sea salt, like Maldon

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup (57 grams) whole milk
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (16 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (132 grams) sweetened, creamy peanut butter, like Skippy's
4 ounces (113 grams, about 3/4 cup) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, or chopped-up bar (50-65% cacao)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups (176 grams) quick-cooking oats
Flaky sea salt, like Maldon

1
Line a plate or baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and place a timer set for one minute or a clock with second hands nearby.
2
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, and whisk together. Continue whisking until the sugar dissolves and the contents of the pan come to a rolling simmer throughout (not just at the sides). At this point, use your timer or clock to let the mixture bubble, uninterrupted, for exactly one minute.
3
When the timer rings, immediately cut the heat and add the peanut butter, chocolate chips, vanilla, and oats. Stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate and peanut butter melt and everything's fully combined.
4
Use a 2-tablespoon scoop (or two spoons) to make little mounded cookies on the wax paper. If you like these flatter, use the back of your scoop to gently press them down at this stage. Sprinkle the middle of each with a small pinch of flaky salt, and let sit out on the countertop for about an hour or stick in the fridge until they've firmed up.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/4 cup (57 grams) whole milk, 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons (16 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Best No-Bake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best No-Bake Cookies

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