No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Drop (Printable Version)

Rich, chewy chocolate and oat drops set quickly without baking for an easy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir frequently until mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
03 - Maintain boiling for 1 minute, stirring constantly to ensure even cooking.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat. Immediately stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully integrated.
05 - Fold in rolled oats until completely combined and coated with the chocolate mixture.
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
07 - Allow cookies to set at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes to accelerate firming.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in 30 minutes total, including cooling time, so you can satisfy a chocolate craving on impulse.
  • No oven means no heat in your kitchen, and the whole process feels more like cooking than baking.
  • The combination of chocolate, oats, and peanut butter creates a texture that's chewy and satisfying in ways store-bought cookies never are.
02 -
  • That 1-minute cook time after boiling is essential—without it, your cookies won't set properly and you'll end up with a soft puddle instead of a cookie.
  • Stir the hot mixture vigorously when adding the oats; lumps will form if you're not thorough, and the texture suffers.
03 -
  • If your mixture seems too thick when adding oats, you cooked it too long—this is why timing matters, so set a timer and stick to that 1-minute cook time.
  • Room temperature setting is gentler on the cookies' texture than full fridge time, but if you're in a hurry, 10 minutes cold does the trick.
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