These are the black sheep of the cookie family, not a whole lot of class, but we love them anyhow. Don’t let the no-bake name fool you, these are less kid friendly than most baked cookies as the hot butter and sugar mixture could cause serious burns. If you have a little one helping in the kitchen, they can make sure the chocolate chips are still good (taste test, it’s a critical part of the cooking process) and stir them into the oatmeal.
Chocolate -Peanut Butter – No Bake Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 TBSP creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups oatmeal
Directions are after the jump.
In a large mixing bowl stir together the oatmeal, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.
In a medium sauce pan heat the butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla over medium low heat. Stir often and be sure to use the spoon or spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent scorching. Bring the mixture to a full boil. You may notice a distinct change in the feel of the mixture just before it begins to boil, this is normal. Allow the mixture to boil for one minute, then pour over the oats and stir.
The heat from the butter and sugar will melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Be sure to continue stirring until the oats are thoroughly coated.
Spoon by rounded tablespoon onto a sheet of wax paper and allow to cool. The chocolate will become much firmer as the cookies cool. You can speed the process by placing in the refrigerator, but it is not necessary.
Enjoy.
These are amazing, but they can be rather sticky on high humidity days. 🙂
I love this cookie, class be darned! We have always used cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips, which I suppose cuts down the cost.
These look great! I’m going to try them.
These are some of my favorite. I’ll have to try your method sometime.
These look waaaay yummy.
Do they freeze well???
I love these cookies! I actually made some Saturday night! We use cocoa powder instead of semi sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 of peanut butter, though! I’m sure they still taste the same..YUMMO!
very nice…
i have made these cookies for over 25 years and i love them they r sooooooooo good i eat more of them then the kids try them if u havent i promise u well make them time and time again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These cookies are soooooooooooooo good. I'm turning into the cookie monster!
I remember making these with my mom and girl scout troop. THANK YOU for reminding me about them! Must make with the kids! They'll LOVE
xoxo
I love these cookies and have been looking for a recipe!
Thank you!