Ingredients
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 3 cups oats (quick or rolled)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
Instructions
Creating Classic No Bake Cookies is incredibly simple. Just follow these steps for delicious results:
1. Prepare Your Surface: Lay out wax paper or parchment paper on a countertop or baking sheet.
2. Combine Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and unsalted butter. Stir it well.
3. Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a quick boil, stirring occasionally. Let it boil for exactly 1 minute.
4. Remove from Heat: Once boiled, remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow it to cool for a minute.
5. Add Peanut Butter: Stir in the creamy peanut butter until it melts and integrates smoothly.
6. Mix in Oats: Add the oats, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything until well combined.
7. Scoop Cookies: Using two spoons or a cookie scoop, drop dollops of the mixture onto the prepared wax or parchment paper. Space them out as they will spread a little while setting.
8. Set the Cookies: Leave the cookies uncovered to set for about 30 minutes at room temperature. They will harden as they cool.
9. Enjoy: Once firm, the cookies are ready to be enjoyed!
These straightforward steps will help you create delightful treats without breaking a sweat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 3g