Description
No-Bake Preacher Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining creamy peanut butter, cocoa, and oats into rich, chocolatey morsels without the need for an oven. Perfect for a fast dessert or snack, these cookies set in just 40 minutes and require minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
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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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then continue boiling for 1 full minute. This step is crucial for the proper texture and consistency of the cookies.
- Add Flavors: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and well incorporated.
- Incorporate Oats and Salt: Add the quick-cooking oats and salt directly into the mixture. Stir thoroughly until all the oats are coated and the mixture is evenly combined.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a lined baking sheet. Shape them gently into cookie forms using the back of the spoon or your fingers if desired.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving, so they firm up properly.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly undercook the mixture before adding oats.
- Use natural creamy peanut butter for a less sweet and more authentic peanut flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To speed up setting time, refrigerate the cookies after forming.
- You can substitute quick-cooking oats with rolled oats if desired, but texture will be heartier.
