No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious, Fall treat!
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious, chocolate-y cookie treat that come together in minutes.
A quick, fuss-free sweet that’s just right for fall afternoons or anytime you’re craving comfort.
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A Retro Treat for Crisp Fall Days
Ingredients Spotlight
Fall no bake cookie recipe
Serving Suggestions
Retro Shopping
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A Retro Treat for Crisp Fall Days
There’s something about fall that calls for quick, cozy sweets.
These No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect fix rich with cocoa and peanut butter, chewy with oats, and ready in under an hour.
Popularized in the 1950s and 1960s, these no fuss cookies were a staple in mid-century kitchens, often whipped up for bake sales, school lunches, or last-minute gatherings.
This Blog Includes Two Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Recipes!
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Ingredients spotlight
butter
granulated sugar
milk
Ghirardelli’s cocoa powder
creamy peanut butter
quick cooking oats
vanilla extract
Oats: hearty, rustic, fall pantry staple.
Peanut Butter: adds richness and comfort.
Cocoa: indulgent chocolate depth for chilly days.
Optional fall twist: a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice to tie in the season.
The perfect cookie with a glass of cold milk!
#1 Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
how to make no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies
Era: Circa 1950s–1960s (a true kitchen classic!)
Season: Great year-round
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Chill/Wait Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Servings: 16 cookies (Serving Size: 1 cookie)
Ingredients
½ cup butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
½ cup peanut butter
3 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons vanilla
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa. Stir over low heat until the butter is completely melted.
Increase to medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter, oats, and vanilla until well combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper.
Let cool until firm (about 45 minutes). For faster results, pop them in the freezer to set.
✅ Notes: These cookies are quick, simple, and nostalgic. Perfect for bake sales, after-school treats, or last-minute sweet cravings!
Can I add extra flavors for fall?
Yes! A pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice gives these cookies a cozy seasonal twist.
Why didn’t my cookies set?
They usually don’t firm up if the mixture didn’t boil long enough. Be sure to boil for a full minute before stirring in the oats.
Can I use old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats?
You can, but the cookies will be chewier and less uniform. Quick oats give the classic texture most people remember.
How should I store them?
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
#2 Here’s a similar vintage Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookie Recipe
original vintage recipe
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with hot apple cider or a glass of cold milk.
Pack in lunchboxes for a sweet fall surprise.
Arrange on a vintage fall tray or plate for gatherings.
Set onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to cool
Box up as a cute little gift!
Retro Shopping
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Loving this recipe?✨ Hot Tip: Try adding a dash of cinnamon and maple drizzle to make them your own!
