MICROWAVE NO-BAKE COOKIES

Microwave No-Bake Cookies are made with only six ingredients in less than 10 minutes, and no stove is necessary. Delicious no-bake cookie recipe made with oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder.

I’ve been making traditional No-Bake Cookies for many years and we all love them. Even though they are so easy to make on the stove, I realized they are even easier if you make them in the microwave. They turn out perfectly!

MICROWAVE NO-BAKE COOKIES

These delicious cookies are made with only 6 simple ingredients. Whip up a batch using butter, milk, cocoa powder, sugar, peanut butter, and oats. Heat the mixture in the microwave before adding the peanut butter and oats and stir everything together. Scoop the cookies and let them set before eating – that’s it! Easiest cookie recipe ever – no oven required!

INGREDIENTS IN MICROWAVE NO-BAKE COOKIES

Butter – As in most recipes, real butter works best! I always use salted butter, especially for these cookies.

Milk – I usually use 2% milk because that’s what I have on hand, but you can use any type of milk – even non-dairy alternatives.

Cocoa powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder provides the rich, chocolate flavor in the cookies.

Sugar – Yes, there are 2 cups of sugar in these cookies, but I promise, it’s worth it! Just remember that cookies are an indulgence. A yummy one!

Peanut butter – Use creamy peanut butter in this recipe. You can use regular peanut butter (Jif or Skippy), or you can use a more natural peanut butter as well – they both work great!

Oats – In many oatmeal cookie recipes, you can swap out quick oats with regular oats or use a combination of the two. No-bake cookies are best made with quick oats. If you use regular oats, the consistency won’t be the same and the cookies may not stay together properly.

HOW TO MAKE MICROWAVE NO-BAKE COOKIES

Microwave butter, milk, cocoa, and sugar in a large bowl on HIGH for 3 minutes. 

Stir, and microwave for 2 more minutes. 

Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, then stir until melted. 

Add oats and stir. 

Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate until cool.

CAN NO-BAKE COOKIES BE FROZEN?

Yes, these cookies can absolutely be frozen. It will help them firm up, and in my opinion, taste better! Especially in the summer. Although, mine are always eaten before I even open the freezer!

WHICH OATS ARE BEST FOR NO-BAKE COOKIE RECIPE?

Different recipes will call for different kinds of oats, but to make the best no-bake cookies, you should use quick oats. Using different kinds of oats will change the texture of the cookies, and they may not set up quite right. Being the main ingredient in this recipe, it’s important to get the right kind of oats.

WILL NO-BAKE COOKIES STICK TO FOIL?

I’ve seen these cookies stick to aluminum foil before, but it doesn’t always. To avoid the hassle and the risk I would recommend using wax paper or parchment paper as that’s what’s always worked for me!

DO NO-BAKE COOKIES NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?

The cookies don’t need to be refrigerated, but putting no-bake cookies in the fridge will help the cookies to hold a firmer shape. They will also last longer if you keep them in the fridge. You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature and they will be fine.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR NO-BAKE COOKIES TO SET UP?

These cookies only take about 15-20 minutes to cool and set up at room temperature, but you can reduce that time by at least half if you let them set up in the refrigerator. If you prefer the taste and texture of these cookies at room temperature just make sure to remove them from the refrigerator once set. You can eat them while cold though too – some people even like them better that way!

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Microwave No-Bake Cookies are made with only six ingredients in less than 10 minutes, and no stove is necessary. Delicious no-bake cookie recipe made with oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder.