No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

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Rich peanut butter and cocoa combine in these easy no-bake cookies that come together quickly for a fuss-free treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 24 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup milk. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and boil for exactly 1 minute.
  2. Step 2: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 cups quick oats until the mixture is evenly coated and thick.
  4. Step 4: Using a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized scoops of the mixture onto wax paper or a lined baking sheet. Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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