Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Oat Cookies 🍫🥜

Instant Oats No Bake Cookies 🍪

Overview:

These legendary cookies are renowned throughout town for their irresistible flavor and chewy texture. While they require a bit of time to prepare, the end result is undoubtedly worth it. It’s essential to use instant oats for the perfect consistency. Despite numerous attempts to update the recipe, it seems to persistently default to “Quicker Quaker Oats.” To ensure optimal results, stir the oats into the mixture gradually, allowing them to cook slightly while gauging the dryness of the mixture.

• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: Approximately 30 cookies
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Based on 74 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter 🧈
• 2 cups sugar 🍚
• 1/2 cup milk 🥛
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder 🍫
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup peanut butter 🥜
• 3 cups instant oats 🌾

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mixture: In a heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a hard boil over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

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2. Boil the Mixture: Allow the mixture to boil for just over 1 minute, ensuring it reaches a thick, glossy consistency. Once boiled, remove the saucepan from the heat source.

3. Incorporate Flavors: Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until fully melted and well combined with the mixture.

4. Add Oats: Gradually add the instant oats to the mixture, stirring continuously to evenly distribute them throughout the mixture.

5. Form Cookies: Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper, forming individual cookie shapes. Ensure to leave enough space between each cookie to prevent them from sticking together.

6. Allow to Set: Let the cookies sit undisturbed until they harden and set. This usually takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature.

7. Adjust Consistency: If the cookies appear too dry or crumbly, consider boiling the mixture for a slightly shorter duration next time or reducing the amount of oats added. Conversely, if the mixture seems too runny, extend the boiling time or add a bit more oats to achieve the desired consistency.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 147.6
• Total Fat: 6.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6g
• Cholesterol: 8.7mg
• Sodium: 49.5mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 21.6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 13.8g
• Protein: 2.7g

Tips and Tricks:

• Ensure to use instant oats for the perfect texture.
• Stir the oats into the mixture gradually to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking.
• Work quickly when dropping spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper, as it can harden rapidly.
• If the cookies turn out too dry, adjust the boiling time or oat quantity accordingly.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Keywords:

Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Stove Top

These Instant Oats No Bake Cookies are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection, loved by both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and the ease of preparation with this beloved recipe!