Description
No-Bake Preacher Cookies are a quick and easy chocolate peanut butter oat cookie that requires no baking. These classic American treats combine creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa, and quick oats for a chewy and satisfying dessert that sets perfectly at room temperature or in the fridge.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick oats
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent the cookies from sticking as they set.
- Combine ingredients and boil: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir frequently as the mixture heats until it reaches a full rolling boil.
- Boil for 1 minute: Once the mixture starts boiling, let it continue to boil vigorously for exactly one minute without stirring to ensure proper texture.
- Remove from heat and mix: Take the saucepan off the heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add oats: Add the quick oats to the chocolate mixture and stir until all the oats are completely coated.
- Drop onto baking sheet: Working quickly before the mixture cools, drop spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto the prepared sheet.
- Set the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool and firm at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator for a faster set.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture; old-fashioned oats will make the cookies drier and less cohesive.
- Try adding variations like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for optimal freshness.
