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No Bake Cookies
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No Bake Cookies

No Bake Cookies are made by boiling a mixture of butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa, then quickly stirring in oats, peanut butter, and vanilla. Dropped by spoonful onto a lined surface, they set without baking into firm, chewy chocolate and peanut butter treats. These cookies require careful timing during boiling for firm texture and can be varied with optional mix-ins like coconut or nuts.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Cooling time
15 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 3 cups quick oats

Instructions

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  1. Measure out oats, peanut butter, and vanilla into a mixing bowl. Don't mix.
  2. Mix butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa together in a heavy saucepan and bring to a full boil. Allow to boil for one full minute (set a timer). Remove from heat.
  3. Quickly stir in the rolled oats, peanut butter, and vanilla.
  4. Drop by spoonfuls or cookie scoop onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or wax paper as quickly as possible. Cool 20-30 minutes.

Notes

  • Measure ingredients precisely and monitor boiling time carefully for best cookie texture.
  • Use quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Optional additions include 1/4 cup shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts mixed in before dropping cookies.
  • Store cookies at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
  • For longer storage, freeze cookies in airtight containers or bags for up to two months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Potassium 76mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 102IU (2%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 102IU 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.