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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 35-40 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious no-bake peanut butter cookies made with oats and chocolate.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats (old fashioned oats work too)

Instructions

  1. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a 4–5-quart saucepan add 2 cups granulated sugar and 1/3 cup cocoa powder, whisking to break up any lumps of cocoa.
  3. Add ½ cup salted butter and ½ cup whole milk then place over medium heat, whisking regularly. Don’t touch the heat.
  4. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil, cook for 1 minute without stirring. The mixture needs to reach 230 to 234 degrees F.
  5. Remove from heat, add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, whisking until thoroughly combined.
  6. Immediately add 3 cups quick cooking oats and stir with a large spoon or rubber spatula until well combined and all the oats are coated.
  7. Using two spoons drop warm mixture into tablespoon size mounds onto prepared baking sheets, can make 35-40 cookies depending on size.
  8. Let cookies cool completely, 30-45 minutes.

Notes

  • Ensure the mixture reaches the correct temperature for optimal texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg