Description
These decadent, oversized no-bake treats combine the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with chewy oats for the ultimate quick-fix dessert. Made entirely on the stovetop in just minutes, they are the perfect solution for satisfying intense sugar cravings without ever touching the oven.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder over medium-high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil across the entire surface and boil for exactly sixty seconds.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the quick oats until every flake is fully coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Drop large scoops of the mixture onto parchment paper and allow them to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Notes
For the best results, ensure you use commercial-grade creamy peanut butter rather than natural varieties to maintain a stable, fudge-like consistency. If your kitchen is particularly warm, you can place the parchment sheet in the refrigerator to help the cookies firm up more quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American