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no bake cookies without peanut butter

No Bake Cookies Without Peanut Butter—Fudgy, Creamy, Ready in 30 Minutes

These no-bake cookies are creamy and fudgy, made with simple ingredients like oats and chocolate. They set at room temperature in just 30 minutes, making them an effortless treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed both work)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter or virgin coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and cocoa powder until evenly distributed.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and salt. Heat and whisk frequently until boiling for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring until completely melted.
  5. Let the chocolate mixture cool for about 2 minutes before mixing with oats to prevent cooking them.
  6. Create a well in the center of the oat mixture and pour in the chocolate mixture. Stir to combine until thick but soft.
  7. Using a scoop, portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each mound slightly.
  8. Allow cookies to set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.