Classic No-Bake Cookies: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Crave
Classic No-Bake Cookies are an easy dessert loaded with peanut butter, oats, and cocoa powder.
Equipment
- large saucepan
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup butter sliced into pieces
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk preferably whole milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats or pulsed old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients and measure everything out. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine the butter, sugar, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring often until the butter is melted and everything is well combined. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and boil for 60 seconds, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined. Stir in the oats until well mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cookies may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Freeze in a container for up to 3 months, and thaw before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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