Classic No-Bake Cookies

Quick Info

Prep: 40m | Cook: 5m | Servings: 30 cookies

🛒 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) butter, cut into pieces
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups (300g) quick-cooking oats

🍳 Equipment

• Medium saucepan
• Two large baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• 2-tablespoon cookie scoop (or spoon)
• Kitchen timer

📋 Instructions

1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter pieces, granulated sugar, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
3. Stir often until butter melts and ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Start a timer and boil for exactly 60 seconds, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove saucepan from heat immediately. Stir in creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until completely melted and smooth.
6. Stir in the quick-cooking oats until thoroughly coated.
7. Drop 2-tablespoon scoops of dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheets.
8. Allow cookies to cool and set completely at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.

💡 Notes & Variations

• Boiling for exactly 60 seconds is critical: boiling too short leads to runny cookies, while boiling too long results in dry, crumbly cookies.