No Bake Fudge Cookies are stove-top recipe made with butter, cocoa powder, sugar, and peanut butter, oatmeal, and coconut. This fudge cookie is basically a chocolate peanut butter fudge that has other goodies stirred in!
These no bake cookies are a family favorite that will satisfy the sweet tooth! They are great for Saturday night popcorn night. Just serve a couple of these fudge cookies with a bowl of popcorn for a yummy movie snack.
Why You'll Love No Bake Cookies
Quick treat: ready in minutes with no oven involved.
Great texture: soft, chewy, and still glossy when done right.
Family traditional: a nostalgic cookie recipe everyone enjoys.
Key Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Granulated sugar: sweetens the mixture and helps the cookies set.
- Unsalted butter: creates richness and smooth texture.
- Cocoa powder: gives the cookies their deep chocolate flavor.
- Milk: helps form the syrup that binds everything together.
- Peanut butter: adds creaminess and structure, chunky peanut butter gives great texture.
- Oats: the base that forms the body of the cookie.
- Coconut flakes (optional): adds a little chew and extra flavor.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Swap chunky peanut butter for creamy peanut butter.
- Use quick oats instead of regular oats for a softer cookie.
- Skip the coconut entirely if you prefer a classic texture.
Tips for Chocolate No Bake Cookies
- Use a candy thermometer to reach soft ball stage for the right texture.
- Don't overcook the syrup, twoo long will make dry, crumbly cookies.
- Work quickly once the oats and peanut butter go in since the mixture sets fast.
How to Store
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Serve With...
Serve No Bake Cookies with a glass of milk or pack them into lunchboxes for a quick homemade treat. Stir chunks of the cookie into this Vanilla Bean Frappuccino for a chocolate studded milkshake.
More Easy Cookie Recipes You'll Love
If you enjoy no bake cookies, you might like my Peanut Butter No Bakes, Butterscotch Haystacks, Candied Dates, and Caramel Popcorn Balls.
When you make this recipe, please comment below and let me know what you think. I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch or #grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your photos!
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📖 Recipe
No Bake Fudge Cookies
Equipment
- Cookie scoop , or spoon
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder , heaping
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup chunky peanut butter , or creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes , optional
- 2¼ cups regular oats
Instructions
- Mix sugar, butter, salt, cocoa and almond milk in large saucepan.
- Bring to a slow boil and cook for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat or until temperature is at a soft ball stage. Once the syrup has reached a soft ball stage, remove from heat.
- Quickly stir in vanilla, peanut butter, oatmeal and coconut (if using). The no bake cookies should have a still glossy look.
- Spoon by tablespoonful onto a foil or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Allow to cool and harden.
- Store cookies in a container on the shelf (do not refrigerate).
PJ says
Made this for taste and create.It came out well but was more like a fudge.We enjoyed it 🙂
Grumpy and HoneyB says
Hi Dee - It does seem like a long time but when you make fudge/candy it can take a long time. Using a candy thermometer is best with this recipe if you aren't familiar with candy making.
katiez says
I LOVE chocolate with my coffee. Okay, i love it anytime, but it seems to be especially good in the morning. Big slice of chocolate layer cake makes a perfect breakfast!
Anonymous says
I have seen other recipes for this cookie and they say one to three minutes to boil. 10 minutes seems like a long time don't they get sort of crystalized. I am just curious I followed the one minute one and your right they didnt set up very good but were still so good.
Love your blog
Dee
Amanda says
Wow those look awesome Shelby!!
Pam says
This would be very dangerous for me! I don't think I could stop eating them.
Lynda says
Oooo, I haven't made no-bake cookies for ages; I may have to give in to temptation now! They DO have some healthy ingredients! 🙂
Bellini Valli says
If we are watching what we eat (I don't use the four letter word)according to my ruikles you are allowed a small indulgence on Fridays at noon:D Feel free to indulge whatever time suits you best.
Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog says
These cookies are extremely tempting...so addictive if there are very near 😉
Cheers,
Gera
Angie says
These look amazing, your ruining MY DIET! LOL
Barbara Bakes says
I have been wondering about Nutella no bake cookies for a while now. If you make them let me know. I know I'd love the addiction of coconut.
Cristine says
I love no bake cookies, too! I always make my moms (with PB and chocolate) but also made a Nutella version a while back. Thanks a lot... now I want to go throw together some cookies! 🙂
theUngourmet says
These cookies bring back childhood memories. My mom used to make a cookie like this one. I could (and still can) eat way too many!
Mags says
They look so delicious and I can completely understand the compulsion to make them. I get that way myself too!
5 Star Foodie says
I drink my coffee black but always need something sweet to go with it, these scrumptious no bake cookies would be just the perfect treat!
pegasuslegend says
WE love these cookies, make them every christmas, one of my kids favorites....your pictures are beautifully capturing how delicious they are now you have me wishing for one!~
Carrian says
My hubby looooves no bake cookies. Something so simple, but he just can't turn them down.
Liz Marr, MS, RD says
Oh my gosh, when I was growing up we used to make something similar on many occasions. I haven't thought of that recipe in a very long time. Thanks for the reminder. They are delish!
Holly says
You sound like me when I'm on a"diet";) lol!! I love No Bake Cookies!! Yum I had forgotten about them...Thanks for the reminder-preggers right now -no diet for me;)hehee
Nichi says
oooh i bet those are totally addictive~!