No-bake cookies sound too good to be true—how can you get that perfect crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, wholesome sweetness without an oven? Dee’s No-Bake Cookies answer with an easy-to-make dessert that’s crunchy, nutty, chocolatey, buttery, and wonderfully moist. It’s everything you want from a homemade cookie without the hassle. Watch out! Dee’s No-Bake Cookies will disappear faster than it takes to whip them up!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cups white sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1 –Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
Step 2 –In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cocoa, and butter.
Step 3 –Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 90 seconds. Begin timing from the moment the mixture starts to boil, and keep a close eye on it. If it’s boiling for too long, it can ruin the texture of the cookies. Alternatively, cooking for too short a period of time can prevent the cookies from forming properly.
Step 4 –Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step 5 –Stir in the oats, peanut butter, and vanilla.
Step 6 –Using a teaspoon, measure out and drop the dough onto the wax paper. Make sure you give them enough space to accommodate easier serving down the line.
Step 7 –Allow the cookies to cool until firm, about 35 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve.