No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth goodness here! Brimming with chocolate and peanut butter, these dreamy, no-bake cookies taste like candy. They're smooth and creamy, with flecks of oats that deliver a delightful snap. Gluten-free, one pan, and ready in a flash.

To be honest, I'm truly floored by how incredible these cookies came out. Like a quality piece of chocolate, they literally melt in your mouth, boasting the quintessential (and much loved) combination of chocolate and peanut butter. And the little bits of oats not only add texture, they contribute a subtle nuttiness of their own. In fact, I brought these to a party and someone asked, "Is that coconut in there?" Nope, just toasted oats bringing their A game.

Add the fact that these babies are NO COOK, and you can add another notch in the cookie belt. Oh yeah, they're also gluten-free. Another notch.

There's no doubt about it: You need to add these to your go-to cookie arsenal all year long.

Note: The trick to perfect cookies every time is the "boiling part" of this recipe. You want to boil the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa mixture for exactly 1 1/2 minutes. No more, no less; so set a timer!

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa. Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 1/2 minutes, whisking constantly. Set a timer, you don't want to boil more/less.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the oats, peanut butter and vanilla.
Use a cookie scoop or drop by tablespoons onto parchment or wax paper. Let cool until set, about 30 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Makes 36 cookies