Recipes and Cooking Classic No-Bake Cookies 4.1 (23) 1 Review It doesn't get much easier than this no-bake cookie recipe. You can have a batch of cookies ready in less than an hour with this quick cookie recipe. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on November 2, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Hands On Time: 20 mins Total Time: 50 mins Yield: 60 cookies Ingredients 2 cup sugar ½ cup milk 1 stick butter ¼ cup cocoa powder 2 cup regular rolled oats 1 cup peanut or almond butter ½ cup chopped peanuts 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions Line a large baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper; set aside. In a medium saucepan combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in oats, peanut butter, peanuts, and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes or until set. Store cookies in an airtight container and chill for up to 3 days. Rate it Print