Are you craving cookies? If so you have to try this Nutella no bake cookies recipe. Oats paired with peanut butter and Nutella for a twist go a classic no bake.
What I love about no bake cookies is you do not have to turn on the oven. Heat up on the stove, scoop and enjoy!
These Nutella No Bake Cookies Are..
- No bake dessert
- Quick and easy
- Peanut butter and hazelnut flavored
- Freezer friendly
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar
- Oats
- Cocoa Powder
- Peanut Butter
- Nutella
- Milk
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Salt
Variations To Recipe
You can do fully peanut butter if you don’t want Nutella added in.
Toss in 1/4 cup peanuts for a nice crunchy texture.
Mix in 1/4 cup coconut flakes for a twist of flavor.
How to Make Nutella No Bake Cookies
Full directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a visual walk through on how to make these easy Nutella cookies.
Start by melting butter in pan with the sugar and cocoa powder with milk.
Once the butter is melted bring the mixture to a boil for one full minute to melt down the sugar crystal.
Now you will mix in the other ingredients and then scoop the cookie dough onto aluminum foil or parchment paper lined sheet or counter.
Storing Nutella Cookies
Storing Nutella Cookies These oatmeal no bake cookies are stored at room temperature in an airtight container. These will store for 4-7 days. They will begin to dry out.
You can also freeze these hazelnut no bake cookies for 2-4 months. Just store in a freezer container or bag. Try to remove as much air as you can if in a freezer bag.
Does This Recipe Double Well
Go right ahead and double this cookie recipe if you would like. I have doubled the recipe in the past and had no issues. Just make sure to use a large enough pan so that it can hold it all once you add in the last of the ingredients to the batch of cookies.
Can I Use Rolled Oats Instead of Quick Oats
Quick oats adds a chewy texture to the no bake cookies. Now, the other thing about rolled oats is it will take more moisture and will leave your cookies drier than if you use quick oats.
You can swap but know the texture will alter a bit on the cookies.
Why Are My No Bake Cookies Dry
Why Are My No Bake Cookies DryDry no bake cookies is from not enough wet ingredients or too much oats mixed in the recipe. Make sure to measure properly or you will find your cookies will dry out once they begin to set up.
More Cookie Recipes To Try Out
Nutella No Bake Cookies
Nutella No Bake Cookies are a delicious oatmeal based no bake cookie. Loaded with peanut butter and Nutella in each bite, these oatmeal no bake cookies are so flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 3 cups quick oats
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Bring the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Boil for exactly 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt, peanut butter and Nutella. Add vanilla and stir well. Stir in oats.
- Let sit for 1-2 minutes until mixture sets up slightly. Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place in refrigerator until cooled and well set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 290Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 85mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 2gSugar: 30gProtein: 4g
