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No Bake Cookies without Peanut Butter

Delightful no-bake cookies combining chocolate richness with chewy oats, perfect for quick satisfying treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) For a melty twist

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients and line a baking tray with parchment paper or wax paper.
Cooking
  1. In a medium saucepan, mix the granulated sugar and cocoa powder.
  2. Pour in the milk and add the unsalted butter. Heat over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly.
  3. Once at a rolling boil, let it boil for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the rolled oats and vanilla extract. If using chocolate chips, mix them in now.
Cooling
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto your prepared baking tray. Let them cool at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the process.
Serving
  1. Once set, enjoy your delicious No Bake Cookies without Peanut Butter.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. They can be frozen for up to three months. To enjoy, let them warm up slightly at room temperature.