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🍪 No-Bake Cookies 🍫🥜

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These No-Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines chocolate, peanut butter, and oats for a chewy, fudgy delight. With just a few pantry ingredients and no need for an oven, these cookies are perfect for a simple dessert or snack that’s ready in minutes!

📋 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 the Cookie Mixture:

  1. Melt the butter:
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir until combined.
  1. Bring to a boil:
  • Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once it starts boiling, let it boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring occasionally. This step is crucial for the cookies to set properly.
  1. Add peanut butter and vanilla:
  • Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the peanut butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  1. Add the oats:
  • Add the quick-cooking oats to the saucepan and stir until all the oats are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.

2. Shape the Cookies:

  1. Scoop the cookies:
  • Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon if desired.
  1. Cool and set:
  • Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until they have set.

3. Serve:

  1. Enjoy:
  • Once the cookies are firm, they’re ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

🍽️ Tips:

  • Add-ins: Mix in a handful of shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
  • Oat options: You can use old-fashioned rolled oats for a chewier texture, but quick oats are recommended for the best consistency.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 5 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 5 minutes
⏱️ Cooling Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 24 cookies
🔥 Calories: Approximately 150 kcal per cookie

These No-Bake Cookies are a simple, delicious treat that everyone will love. With their rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor, they’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! 🍪🥜🍫