Description
Vintage No-Bake Cookies bring back nostalgic charm with their chewy oats, rich chocolate flavor, and easy no-oven method. These Chocolate No Bake Cookies are made without peanut butter — a classic treat that’s quick, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. They’re the old-fashioned cookies you grew up loving, ready in under 20 minutes and made with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
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- Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 mashed banana (for softer texture)
- 2 tablespoons PB2 or almond butter powder (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the chocolate mixture: Combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for exactly 1 minute.
- Add flavor: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Mix in oats: Add oats and stir until evenly coated. The mixture should be thick and glossy.
- Shape the cookies: Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Let cool for 30–40 minutes or refrigerate to speed up setting.
- Optional peanut butter version: Stir ½ cup creamy peanut butter into the hot chocolate mixture before adding oats for a peanut butter twist.
Notes
- Boil for exactly one minute — too short and cookies stay soft, too long and they’ll dry out.
- Use old-fashioned oats for the best chewy texture.
- Work quickly; the mixture thickens as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for longer freshness.
- For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Cookies
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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