Description
Nanny’s Uncooked Chocolate Cookies are a classic no-bake treat combining rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats for a quick and delicious dessert. These easy-to-make cookies require no oven time, making them perfect for a fuss-free sweet snack enjoyed by the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk, unsalted butter, and salt. Stir constantly to ensure the ingredients blend well and avoid burning.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Once boiling, allow it to boil for exactly one minute without stirring to achieve the perfect consistency for setting.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately after boiling. Stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and evenly combined.
- Mix in Oats: Add the quick-cooking oats to the chocolate mixture. Stir until all oats are fully coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture, ensuring an even texture throughout.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax or parchment paper, spacing them adequately to cool and set without sticking together.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they are firm and set.
- Store: Once fully set, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, substitute quick oats with old-fashioned oats.
- Add a handful of shredded coconut or chopped nuts for additional texture and flavor.
- Boil the mixture for exactly one minute — boiling for too long or too short will affect the setting and texture of the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
