no bake cookie recipe with coconut

No Bake Cookie Recipe

This no bake cookie recipe is a classic, quick dessert that delivers rich chocolate flavor with chewy oats and creamy peanut butter without turning on the oven. It is ideal for busy days, beginner bakers, or hot weather. Popular as a chocolate no bake cookie recipe, classic no bake cookie recipe, and peanut butter oatmeal no bake cookie recipe, these cookies set easily at room temperature and can be customized with coconut, chocolate chips, or simple ingredient swaps.

no bake cookie recipe without cocoa powder
no bake cookie recipe without cocoa powder

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup butter or margarine
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Add sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt to a medium saucepan.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
  • Continue boiling for exactly 2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning and ensure proper setting.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat immediately.
  • Stir in the quick-cooking oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined and evenly coated.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.
  • Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until firm, or refrigerate for about 20 minutes to speed up the setting process.
no bake cookie recipe with quick oats
no bake cookie recipe with quick oats

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 24 cookies