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No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies

These no-bake oatmeal cookies feature a rich peanut butter and honey base, melted dark chocolate, and chewy rolled oats, creating a satisfying treat that's easy to make and requires no oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup peanut butter Smooth or crunchy, as preferred.
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup Choose honey for a more caramel-like sweetness, or maple syrup for a woodsy sweetness.
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips Use a sweet or semi-sweet variety depending on preferred sweetness.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) and stir continuously until smooth and glossy.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and dark chocolate chips until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Fold in the rolled oats until evenly coated and mixture is thick and scoopable.
  5. Spoon dollops onto the lined baking sheet, shaping them into rustic cookies.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm to the touch.

Notes

For best results, keep the heat low to prevent oiliness, and work while the mixture is warm for easier shaping. If the kitchen is warm, allow cookies to chill longer until firm.