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No Bake Cookies Recipe

No Bake Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus cooling)
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These no-bake cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines chocolate, peanut butter, and oats for a delicious snack or dessert.


Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 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
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cook: In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and oats.
  3. Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheets. Let cool for 30-45 minutes until set.
  4. Store: Keep in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the warm mixture.
  • Almond or sunflower butter can be used as a peanut butter alternative.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg