The Best No Bake Oatmeal Cookies (Old Family Recipe, Slightly Improved)

No Bake Oatmeal Cookies – Old Family Recipe, Slightly Improved

This recipe has been in my family for decades, and I’ve adjusted it just a bit over time to improve the set and balance the sweetness. Still simple, still quick, still that classic no bake cookie.

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Ingredients
• ½ cup salted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 cups quick oats

Directions
1. Line baking sheets with parchment paper (or set out ~29 cupcake liners).
2. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cocoa, and milk. Bring to a rolling boil.
3. Boil for exactly 60 seconds.
4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, peanut butter, and oats.
5. Drop spoonfuls (about 2 Tbsp each) onto prepared sheets.
6. Let set for 20–30 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate).

Tips
• Quick oats give the right texture—old-fashioned oats won’t set the same.
• The 60-second boil is key. Too short and they stay gooey, too long and they turn into fudge.
• Sprinkle a little flaky salt on top if you like a sweet-salty bite.

Makes about 29 cookies.