Secret Ingredient Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
I’ve tried making the perfect no-bake cookies for a long time. I finally got the perfect recipe and am happy to share it with you. Brown sugar is the secret ingredient. It makes the cookies even more delicious and if you follow my recipe perfectly, you’ll have perfectly set up cookies every time. No more dry or unset no-bake cookies.
If you’re looking for another cookie recipe, try the most popular recipe on my website– my tried and true chocolate chip cookies.
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Secret ingredient no-bake cookies that will set up perfectly every time without being dry and crumbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: about 2 dozen cookies 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter (113 g) (salted or add a bit of salt in if using unsalted)
1/4 cup cocoa powder (25g)
1/2 cup milk (at least 2% for best results)
1 cup white sugar (200g)
1 cup light or dark brown sugar (200g)
2/3 cup peanut butter (165 g) (not all natural where the oil separates from the rest)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups old fashioned oats (285 g) (can use quick oats too but will result in a softer less chewy cookie)
Instructions
Set a few sheets of parchment paper on the counter and set aside.
Heat first 5 ingredients on medium low heat till butter is all melted. Don’t rush or you risk not having your cookies set up perfectly. Once everything is melted and combined, turn heat to medium and stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, set timer for 1 minute (set a timer). Remove from heat and add the peanut butter, and vanilla and stir till well combined. Add the oats and stir till combined. Spoon the mixture onto the parchment paper in about 2 tablespoon sized drops. Let cool at room temperature till set up.
Notes
Use normal peanut butter that doesn’t separate.
Set a timer for 1 minute once it starts boiling so you don’t under or over boil.
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Super simple to make and one of my favorite recipes for no bake cookies! My food photography skills are no match for how good her recipe is and how amazing these taste.
I’ve made loads of no-bake cookies before but these really are amazing. You’ll love them too.