By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 10, 2019
These chocolate no bake cookies are so easy and quick to make and are the perfect treat to have on hand during the holidays and beyond! Made with chocolate, peanut butter and oats, these no bake cookies really are the best!
Christmas is the season for cookies, but I don’t always have the time to be watching the oven. That’s where these no bake cookies come in. So easy to make, the whole family will love these chocolate treats!
How to Make Chocolate No Bake Cookies
In a large saucepan, bring the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder and salt to the boil for a minute and then remove from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla and mix well before combining the oats.
Drop the mixture, a tablespoon at a time, on to a parchment lined baking sheet, and let cool completely before storing or serving.
How long do no chocolate no bake cookies keep?
The beauty of chocolate no bake cookies, is that they have a long shelf life compared to baked cookies. Once they have fully set, transfer them to an airtight container, with the layers separated by parchment, and they will keep at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
You can also freeze the cookies in ziplock bags and they will be good for about 2 months.
How long does it take for no bake cookies to fully set?
These chocolate no bake cookies don’t need to be refrigerated to set, and they will take about 30 minutes to fully harden. They really don’t take long to make at all, so they are a great option if guests are arriving on little notice! I love to make a double batch of these as the shelf life is so long, and they will last throughout the holidays.
Chocolate and Peanut Butter No Bake Cookie Recipe
This recipe is for all of my chocolate and peanut butter fans out there – and I know there are a lot of you! They aren’t overly sweet and have that perfect salty bite to them. Be sure to check out my Mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe if you fancy some baked treats!
Top Tips To Make This Recipe
- Be sure to line your baking trays with parchment so that the chocolate no bake cookies are easily removed.
- The milk mixture only needs to boil for one minute. Don’t boil it any longer or it can affect the texture of the cookies.
- Mix the dough really well, everything should be incorporated and you can easily do this by hand.
- The cookies will take about 30 minutes to fully set, so be patient!
For more cookie recipes:
- Best M&M Cookies Recipe
- Snickers Cookies Bars Recipe
- Easy Lemon Meringue Cookies
- Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams (1 stick)
- ▢ 2 cups granulated sugar 400 grams
- ▢ ½ cup milk 114 grams, at least 2%
- ▢ ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ cup creamy peanut butter 135 grams
- ▢ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ▢ 3 cups quick oats 267 grams
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Instructions
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- Add the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt to a large saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using); mix until incorporated. ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Add the oats and mix will. 3 cups quick oats
- Working quickly, drop by tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets and let the cookies completely set/cool. If desired, flatten the mounds slightly with a spoon.
- Store in an airtight container.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- Be sure to line your baking trays with parchment so that the cookies are easily removed.
- The milk mixture only needs to boil for one minute. Don’t boil it any longer or it can affect the texture of the cookies.
- Mix the dough really well, everything should be incorporated and you can easily do this by hand.
- The cookies will take about 30 minutes to fully set, so be patient!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Chocolate No Bake Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams (1 stick)
- 2 cups granulated sugar 400 grams
- ½ cup milk 114 grams, at least 2%
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter 135 grams
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 3 cups quick oats 267 grams
Instructions
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- Add the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, and salt to a large saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using); mix until incorporated. ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Add the oats and mix will. 3 cups quick oats
- Working quickly, drop by tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets and let the cookies completely set/cool. If desired, flatten the mounds slightly with a spoon.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Be sure to line your baking trays with parchment so that the cookies are easily removed.
- The milk mixture only needs to boil for one minute. Don’t boil it any longer or it can affect the texture of the cookies.
- Mix the dough really well, everything should be incorporated and you can easily do this by hand.
- The cookies will take about 30 minutes to fully set, so be patient!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
