Easy No-bake Cookies Recipe
A classic no-bake cookie recipe that includes sugar, cocoa, milk, butter, peanut butter, oats, and vanilla!
This is the EASIEST and BEST recipe I have found for no-bakes.
Dive into the joy of creating these easy, no-bake cookies—sweet, chewy delights that bring together simple ingredients for an irresistible treat without the fuss of an oven!
Absolutely! You can whip up cookies without an oven—no need to turn up the heat! With a playful spirit and a bit of magic, stovetop or no-bake cookies are like little bites of happiness that come together without a single oven-related adventure. Embrace the simplicity and let the deliciousness unfold without breaking a sweat! 🍪✨
Can you freeze No-Bake Cookies?
For sure! Freezing No-Bake Cookies is like giving them a chilly time-out in the flavor freezer. They might lose a bit of their immediate gooey charm, but once thawed, it’s a soft and chewy comeback that’s just as delightful. So, pop them in the freezer, and when the cookie cravings hit, you’ve got a frosty stash waiting for a playful reunion!
Equipment Needed for No-bake Cookies
Ingredients for No-bake Cookies
Sugar: Sweeten the deal with granulated sugar, adding the perfect touch of sweetness to your delightful cookies.
Cocoa: Cocoa, the chocolatey hero, brings rich and luscious flavor to the mix, making each bite a decadent delight.
Milk: Creamy and essential, milk binds the ingredients together, ensuring a smooth and delightful consistency.
Butter or Margarine: Butter or margarine, the velvety wonders, contribute a buttery richness that elevates the cookie’s texture and taste.
Peanut Butter: Peanut butter, the nutty companion, adds a savory and nutty essence, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Oats: Oats, the hearty addition, provide a wholesome and chewy texture, making your cookies satisfyingly substantial.
Vanilla: Vanilla, the aromatic superstar, infuses the cookies with a warm and comforting fragrance, enhancing the overall deliciousness.
Making them right now, in fact!
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Easy No-bake Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 stick butter or marg.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter like Jif or Peter Pan...no greasy natural stuff
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Put sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in microwave bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute. Stir, cook on high for 2 more minutes. Stir. Cook on high for 5 more minutes. Stir. Add peanut butter, vanilla, and oats. Stir until peanut butter is melted. Drop onto waxed paper until cool.
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20 Comments on “Easy No-bake Cookies Recipe”
Yum, those are the best! I’ll be dropping by later for a little taste…
Yummy – one of my favorites! I tend to make them too big, so they never get hard.
That sounds like a personal problem!
sounds yummy! gonna have to try these
Look yummo! Looks like an easy recipe for the kids to make along.
Yum! We love these. I made them when I was growing up, and now my daughter makes them for us. I used to call them cow-pies since we were dairy farmers.
Have you ever tried them in a casserole dish? I did this last time I made them and it’s way easier and just as yummy! Just cut them out like you would a brownie.
these need more oatmeal !!!! Did not set!!!!
amazingly easy and absolutely delicious! Followed recipe exact and they are perfect. So easy for a 6 am chocolate craving! Thank you and kudos! xo
Very dry…….
How do you store them? Room temp or fridge?
I’ve always kept them in an air-tight container. 🙂
How many does this make?
Tried these tonight. Very quick and easy recipe! They were a little on the dry side but they tasted amazing! Everybody in my household gives the thumbs up. And I very much prefer this to the old school recipe I have that you have to commit half a day to complete lol. Thanks for sharing!
Our pleasure! So glad you liked it. 🙂
Total bust for me. It seemed like that last zap in the microwave was too long…. maybe burned the cocoa a bit? I’m not sure. But these were completely dry and falling apart. 🙁
Super easy microwaveable recipe. I made mine large so it made about 20 cookies. But, regular size cookies would make about 3 dozen.
Thank you for sharing!
Great ingredients just like on the stovetop, except I used
3 cups of oats.
In Mom’s old microwave it could have used a minute more to cook
I’m thinking.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for reading!