These classic No-Bake Cookies are jam-packed with chocolate, peanut butter, and oatmeal, and are surprisingly easy to make. You don’t even have to turn on the oven! They are a family favorite!

Cooking time: 40 minutes
Yield: 24 servings
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1⁄2 cup Milk
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  •   pinch kosher salt
  1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment.
  2. Bring the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Let boil for 1 minute.
  4. Remove from the heat.
  5. Add the oats, peanut butter, vanilla and salt, and stir to combine.
  6. Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.