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This is the classic No Bake Cookies recipe that my family used to make growing up. They’re easy to make in about 15 minutes, and always taste so delicious.
Raise your hand if you grew up making these no bake cookies as a kid!
And…raise your hand if you still make them now?
Good, me too.
Because when you’re in the need for a quick cookie fix, this retro no bake cookie recipe will never letta girl down. First of all, it’s super-duper easy to make in just about 15 minutes. It calls for 7 basic ingredients that I bet you already have stocked in your kitchen. It requires zero use of your oven. And with chocolate, peanut butter and oatmeal involved, there’s no doubt that these are always going to be delicious.
Let’s make some no bake cookies!
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No Bake Cookie Ingredients:
To make this chocolate no bake cookies recipe, you will need:
Butter: One stick (1/2 cup) of salted butter. Or if you have unsalted, just add in a pinch of sea salt.
Sugar: We’re going old school with lots of granulated sugar here.
Unsweetened cocoa powder: To make these nice and chocolatey.
Milk: I typically use cow’s milk, but any kind of milk will do.
Old fashioned oats: Or quick oats can work in this recipe too.
How To Make No Bake Cookies:
To make these no bake oatmeal cookies, simply:
Combine your ingredients in a saucepan. Melt the butter, then stir in the sugar and cocoa, followed by the milk. Continue cooking until the mixture comes to a boil.
Boil. Boil for 2 full minutes. (This step will help the mixture to cook and thicken.)
Stir in remaining ingredients. Remove pan from heat. Then stir in the vanilla and peanut butter, followed by the oats.
Scoop the cookies. Drop the cookies spoonfuls onto parchment paper, either using a spoon or (my preference) a large cookie scoop. If the cookies spread too much or have a wonky shape, feel free to just use a knife to scooch the edges in so that the cookies are nice and round. (Although they will be delicious however they look.) ;)
Let cool. Then let the cookies cool until they have reached room temperature and hardened. And…enjoy!
To store the cookies, place them in an airtight container and either store at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Possible Variations:
If you’d like to mix things up with this recipe, feel free to:
Use a different nut/seed butter. Any nut or seed butters can be substituted for peanut butter in this recipe.
Add coconut. Use 1/3 cup less of oats, and in their place, add in 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut.
Add nuts. Feel free to add an extra 1/2 cup of your choice of nuts to the cookie batter.
Add Oreos. For an ultra-decadent retro twist, feel free to add in 6 chopped up Oreos into the mix after stirring in the oats.
More Favorite Cookie Recipes:
Looking for more cookie baking inspiration? Here are few more of my classic faves:
The classic No Bake Cookies recipe that my family used to make growing up. They’re easy to make in about 15 minutes, and always taste so delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk (any kind)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old fashioned oats
Instructions
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar and cocoa, and stir until combined. Add in the milk, and stir until combined. Continue cooking until the mixture comes to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat. Stir in vanilla and peanut butter until completely combined. Stir in oats until combined.
Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment paper, and let the cookies cool until hardened.
Do you have to put nuts or nut butter because they look great,but I am allergic to nuts? Also please reply by the 18th of June 2019.(today would be good too though.) 😁
Just made these, they turned out pretty good. If this doesn’t end soon I’m going to gain alot of weight before it is done. This is the second dessert I’ve made in a week.
I made two batches. I was amazed at how fast they set! They turned out very good! The only thing I would change is less sugar. The recipe calls for 4 cups of sugar when doubled, too much for my taste buds. Otherwise, this recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing!!
I used really small quantities and made 5 cookies
They haven’t set yet.
I hooe they work aince I’m making it for my moms birthday
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Mary —
These cookies are wonderful! I have a nut and soy allergy. I used salted butter (since unsalted butter usually contains soy) and I also used Sunbutter. My husband and I both love this recipe. Thank you for this!
I just made these. I only had one cup of white sugar left so I am swapped out the other cup for Brown sugar. I have a serious sweet tooth, so I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’d probably do less sugar next time like some others mentioned. But over all, DELICIOUS! and they set quickly too.
I love your cookie recipes! No bakes can be so finicky, but this recipe was perfect! I used almond milk because that’s all I had, and they still turned out delicious! Thanks Ali!
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Do you have to put nuts or nut butter because they look great,but I am allergic to nuts? Also please reply by the 18th of June 2019.(today would be good too though.) 😁
I’ve only tested this recipe with peanut butter. But I imagine it might work well with sunflower butter too?
Does anyone have a recipe for no bake cookies that doesn’t call for peanut butter? I used to make these when my daughter was just a tiny tot.
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Yes I have made these cookies many times!! They are always a hit!!! My husband’s favorite!! Hugs
Good but way too sweet. I’ll cut back the sugar by 1/2 cup.
Tina, did they work with half the sugar?
How many cookies does the recipe yield?
Thank you!
This is THE RECIPE. No others work right. And without the oats it makes an awesome choc pb sauce. Thank u for being here.
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Love these cookies
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Tried this out with my 6 year old niece for Easter and made little bird nests with them. Super easy and quick. I was shocked at how quickly they set.
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Just made these, they turned out pretty good. If this doesn’t end soon I’m going to gain alot of weight before it is done. This is the second dessert I’ve made in a week.
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Best no bake cookie recipe. Yummm
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Amazing recipe! I have failed at no bake cookies more times than I care to share, but these were easy and oh, so delicious!
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I made two batches. I was amazed at how fast they set! They turned out very good! The only thing I would change is less sugar. The recipe calls for 4 cups of sugar when doubled, too much for my taste buds. Otherwise, this recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing!!
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I have a quick question. I want to make these without the cocoa powder, do I need to increase/decrease another ingredient?
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I used really small quantities and made 5 cookies
They haven’t set yet.
I hooe they work aince I’m making it for my moms birthday
★★★★★
These cookies are wonderful! I have a nut and soy allergy. I used salted butter (since unsalted butter usually contains soy) and I also used Sunbutter. My husband and I both love this recipe. Thank you for this!
I have made these and my children and grandchildren loved them I never have any left
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I just made these. I only had one cup of white sugar left so I am swapped out the other cup for Brown sugar. I have a serious sweet tooth, so I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’d probably do less sugar next time like some others mentioned. But over all, DELICIOUS! and they set quickly too.
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In my opinion these cook too long and they got all dried out at two minutes. Also they’re not chocolate-y enough. They need more cocoa.
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How do u fix mixture when it’s to dry and won’t stick together
I love your cookie recipes! No bakes can be so finicky, but this recipe was perfect! I used almond milk because that’s all I had, and they still turned out delicious! Thanks Ali!
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The BEST no bake recipe :) Thank you! We love them in my house!!!