No Bake Chocolate Peanut Cookies

Rich, fudgy, and packed with crunchy peanuts—these no-bake cookies are quick, easy, and irresistibly chocolatey!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder together.
2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it cook for 1 minute while stirring.
3. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add oats, chopped peanuts, and chocolate chips, mixing until fully combined.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper or a lined baking sheet.
6. Let cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes.

Pro Tip:
For extra glossy, bakery-style cookies, drizzle melted chocolate over the tops once they’ve set!