Description
Chewy, fudgy stovetop cookies made with peanut butter, cocoa, and oats. A no-oven, no-bake treat with an optional nutritious peanut butter drizzle. Set in 20 minutes and perfect for cozy snacks.
Ingredients
Granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
Milk 1/2 cup
Cocoa powder 1/4 cup
Creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon
Rolled oats 3 cups
Creamy peanut butter for drizzle 3 tablespoons
Coconut oil for drizzle 2 teaspoons
Instructions
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
Add sugar, milk, cocoa powder, salt, and 1/2 cup peanut butter
Bring to a boil, then cook exactly 1 minute
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
Mix in oats until well combined
Let cool slightly (4-5 minutes), then form into 24 balls
Freeze for 5 minutes or refrigerate 20 minutes to firm
Melt drizzle ingredients in a small bowl
Spoon over set cookies if desired
Notes
Use instant milk for easier chilling
Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
Oats may be toasted for 5 minutes beforehand for deeper flavor
Swap coconut oil with melted butter if preferred
For softer cookies, use quick oats
Dust with powdered sugar instead of drizzle for gluten-free option
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg