Description
Fiddle Diddles No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining chocolate, peanut butter, and oats into chewy, flavorful cookies without the need for an oven. Perfect for when you want delicious homemade cookies in under 35 minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant)
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch
Instructions
- Combine Sugar, Butter, Milk, Cocoa, and Salt: In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Melt and Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter is completely melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Boil for Exactly 1 Minute: Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, set a timer for exactly one minute. Continue stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Remove from Heat: After the one minute boil, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat to stop the cooking process.
- Stir in Oats: Add the quick-cooking oats to the saucepan. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat all oats with the chocolate mixture.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the peanut butter is fully melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Optional – Add Nuts: If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans now for extra texture and flavor.
- Drop by Spoonfuls: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Shape (Optional): For neat, round cookies, gently shape each spoonful using your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Let Set: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until firm. Alternatively, chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Store: Once set, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking oats, not instant, for the best texture.
- Stir constantly during boiling to prevent the mixture from burning.
- Peanut butter type (creamy or chunky) can be chosen based on personal preference.
- Adding nuts is optional but adds great crunch and flavor.
- Chilling the cookies can speed up firming if you’re in a hurry.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
