No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Overview:
🕒 Cook Time: 1 minute
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 11 minutes
🥄 Servings: 15 cookies
🌟 Rating: 5 stars (based on 4 reviews)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful goodness of these No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies, a treat loved by both kids and adults alike. With their irresistible flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are bound to disappear in no time. They’re so delicious, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who can resist them!
Recipe Category:
Drop Cookies
Keywords:
Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Refrigerator, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- 3/8 – 3/4 cup margarine
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 213.7
- Fat Content: 6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.8mg
- Sodium Content: 59mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 38.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 26.9g
- Protein Content: 3g
Instructions:
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Boil Sugar, Milk, Margarine, and Peanut Butter:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, margarine, and peanut butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Allow it to boil for 1 minute, ensuring that all ingredients are well combined.
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Add Vanilla and Oats:
- After boiling, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and quick oats until everything is thoroughly mixed. The oats should be evenly coated with the mixture, creating a cohesive dough.
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Drop onto Waxed Paper:
- Prepare a cookie sheet by covering it with waxed paper. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the oatmeal mixture onto the waxed paper. Make sure to space them out to allow for spreading.
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Chill in the Fridge:
- Once all the cookies are dropped onto the waxed paper, transfer the cookie sheet to the refrigerator. Allow the cookies to chill until they are set and firm to the touch. This typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the temperature of your fridge.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once set, remove the cookies from the refrigerator and serve them to your eager guests or enjoy them yourself! These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Tips:
- Variations: Feel free to customize these cookies to your liking by adding ingredients such as shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dried fruits.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. These cookies also freeze well, so you can enjoy them whenever the craving strikes!
- Double Batch: If you’re feeding a crowd or simply want to have extra cookies on hand, double the recipe to make a larger batch. Just be sure to use a larger saucepan to accommodate the increased volume of ingredients.
With their irresistible combination of oats, peanut butter, and a hint of vanilla, these No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert or a satisfying snack, these cookies fit the bill perfectly. So go ahead, whip up a batch today and indulge in the simple pleasure of homemade treats!
