Description
A rich, fudgy, and completely oven-free treat combining the classic duo of chocolate and peanut butter with chewy oats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
- Once it reaches a rolling boil, start a timer and let it boil for exactly 60 seconds.
- Remove the pan from the heat immediately.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the oats until they are completely coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto parchment paper.
- Let the cookies cool and set for 30 minutes before serving.