Dessert

No Bake Cookies

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Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 5 min
Total Time 15 min
Servings 24

These classic no bake cookies are a deliciously sweet and chewy treat, combining chocolate, peanut butter, and oats for a quick and easy dessert.

No Bake Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
  2. Step 2: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and let it boil for 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add the quick-cooking oats and salt to the saucepan, stirring until the mixture is well combined.
  5. Step 5: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then use a spoon to drop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto the sheet.
  6. Step 6: Let the cookies sit at room temperature until they are fully set, about 20 to 30 minutes.

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