Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies Recipe
Delight in these no-bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Cookies, a scrumptious treat combining creamy peanut butter, chewy oats, luscious caramel, and rich chocolate. Perfect for a quick, indulgent snack or dessert, these cookies require no oven and come together with simple stovetop preparation and chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
- Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Create the Cookie Base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and milk. Stir gently until the butter melts completely and the mixture begins to bubble slightly. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the pan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Gradually add the oats, stirring continuously until the oats are evenly coated and the mixture becomes sticky enough to hold together when pressed.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop portions of the oat mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten each portion slightly with the back of a spoon into a round shape. Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie to hold the caramel layer later.
- Add the Caramel Layer: Spoon about one teaspoon of caramel sauce into the center indentation of each cookie. Make sure the caramel is generously applied as it will firm up slightly once cooled, creating a gooey center.
- Drizzle the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each burst until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle over the cookies in elegant sweeping lines, adding extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Let Them Set: Place the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to chill and firm up. This setting time helps the caramel layer to solidify slightly and enhances the overall texture of the cookies, making them easy to handle and delicious to eat.
Notes
- Use creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- For a richer taste, use homemade caramel sauce or a high-quality store-bought version.
- Optional sea salt sprinkled on top balances the sweetness with a slight salty crunch.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Ensure the oats are old-fashioned for the best chewy texture; instant oats may result in a mushier cookie.
Keywords: no bake cookies, peanut butter cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate drizzle, oat cookies, easy dessert
