No-Bake Cookies
Oats, cocoa and peanut butter stirred into a boiled sugar, butter and milk mixture and dropped in spoonfuls to set. Chocolatey, chewy cookies with no oven.
How to Make No-Bake Cookies
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Line two baking trays with baking parchment.
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Put the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
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Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring, then take the pan off the heat.
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Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add the oats and stir quickly until they are coated.
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Drop heaped tablespoons of the mixture onto the lined trays, about 3 cm apart. Leave the cookies to set for 30 minutes at room temperature, until firm.
Tips for Making No-Bake Cookies
- Time the boil. One minute at a rolling boil is what makes the cookies set, and even 30 seconds less will leave them soft and sticky.
- Work quickly once the oats go in. The mixture starts to set within a couple of minutes as it cools, and it is harder to shape after that.
- Use quick oats, not jumbo oats. They absorb the syrup and give the cookies a soft, chewy bite.
What to Serve with No-Bake Cookies
- Cold milk
- Vanilla ice cream
- Hot coffee
Storing & Reheating No-Bake Cookies
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, with parchment between the layers. Freezes for 3 months, and thaws in about 15 minutes at room temperature.
No-Bake Cookies FAQ: Common Questions
How long does No-Bake Cookies take to make?
About 15 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 24.
What are the key tips for making No-Bake Cookies?
Time the boil. One minute at a rolling boil is what makes the cookies set, and even 30 seconds less will leave them soft and sticky. Work quickly once the oats go in. The mixture starts to set within a couple of minutes as it cools, and it is harder to shape after that. Use quick oats, not jumbo oats. They absorb the syrup and give the cookies a soft, chewy bite.
What should I serve with No-Bake Cookies?
Cold milk; Vanilla ice cream; Hot coffee.
Can No-Bake Cookies be made ahead or frozen?
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, with parchment between the layers. Freezes for 3 months, and thaws in about 15 minutes at room temperature.
Is No-Bake Cookies suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian and low-carb. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in No-Bake Cookies?
About 156 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
No-Bake Cookies Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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