Chip No-Bake Cookies Recipe

 Chip No-Bake Cookies are the perfect treat when you crave something sweet but don’t want to turn on the oven. These cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and packed with a mix of chocolate chips, oats, and peanut butter for that comforting homemade flavor. The best part? They’re ready in minutes and only need a short chill to set.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)

Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

½ cup unsalted butter

2 cups granulated sugar

½ cup milk

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup creamy peanut butter

3 cups quick-cooking oats

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

¼ cup mini white chocolate chips (optional)

Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Tray

    Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set it aside.

  2. Make the Chocolate Mixture

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Let it boil for 1 minute — no longer, or the cookies may turn dry.

  3. Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla

    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth and fully combined.

  4. Mix in Oats

    Add the oats and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.

  5. Add the Chips

    Let the mixture cool slightly (about 2 minutes), then gently fold in the chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Don’t mix while it’s too hot, or the chips will melt completely.

  6. Form the Cookies

    Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten them slightly if you prefer a traditional cookie shape.

  7. Chill and Set

    Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the cookies firm up.

Nutrition (per cookie):

Calories: 190

Protein: 4g

Carbohydrates: 26g

Fat: 9g

Sugar: 19g

Fiber: 2g

Tips:

If you prefer a thicker texture, add an extra ½ cup of oats.

You can swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.

Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before chilling for a sweet-and-salty finish.

Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze them for up to 2 months.

For an indulgent twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the tops before chilling.