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No Bake Cookies

Irresistible No Bake Cookies: Quick & Easy Childhood Treats

Delicious, nostalgic No Bake Cookies made with chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for quick treats.
Prep Time 33 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 0.5 cups Salted Butter Can be substituted with unsalted butter
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar No direct substitutes recommended
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder You can use dark cocoa for an intense taste
  • 0.5 cups Milk Any type of milk works well
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is preferred
  • 0.5 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Almond butter is a tasty alternative
  • 3 cups Quick Oats Avoid using old-fashioned oats

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Sheets - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or set out 29 cupcake liners.
  2. Step 2: Combine the Base Ingredients - In a medium saucepan, combine salted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently until it simmers.
  3. Step 3: Boil the Mixture - Once it reaches a rolling boil, continue to boil for exactly one minute without stirring.
  4. Step 4: Stir in Flavorful Additions - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and creamy peanut butter, then add quick oats.
  5. Step 5: Scoop and Shape the Cookies - Drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets or into cupcake liners.
  6. Step 6: Allow to Cool and Set - Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Store for Later Enjoyment - Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature or in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Boil the mixture for a full minute for the right consistency. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking. For quicker cooling, refrigerate the cookies.

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